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aphelion

The correct spelling is aphelion.

How to pronounce aphelion

/æpˈhiːlɪən/
noun

IPA: /æpˈhiːlɪən/

Say it like: Afe-lio-n

The correct spelling is aphelion. The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the Sun.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the Sun.

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