A theoretical boundary in space where gravitational influences from two bodies of mass balance each other out equally.
From Latin 'gravis' (heavy, gravity) combined with 'pause' (from Latin 'pausa,' meaning a stop or cessation). This is a modern scientific term created to describe gravitational equilibrium points.
The gravipause between Earth and the Sun is where gravitational forces balance perfectly—go further and the Sun's gravity pulls you more, get closer to Earth and Earth's gravity dominates, making it a cosmic balancing point.
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