per·i·jove

(pĕr′ə-jōv′)

The point in an orbit around the planet Jupiter where the orbiting body is closest to the planet.

[peri- + Jove (on the model of perigee).]

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perijove - periapsis in orbit around Jupiter

periapsis, point of periapsis - (astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited

apojove - apoapsis in orbit around Jupiter

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