Crossword clue: that point of the orbit of a planet or comet which is nearest to the sun; -- opposed to ant: aphelion.
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periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun
That point of the orbit of a planet or comet which is nearest to the sun; -- opposed to Ant: aphelion.
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periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun
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