Apolunes

/ˈæp.ə.luːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of apolune; multiple instances or points in orbits where bodies are farthest from the Moon.

Etymology

Plural of apolune using standard -s ending. From apo- 'away' + -lune 'moon,' following the systematic naming pattern of orbital mechanics terminology.

Kelly Says

The systematic beauty of orbital terminology—aphelion, apogee, apolune, apastron—shows how scientists create parallel terms, making complex cosmic positions easy to remember through consistent naming patterns.

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