a·po·lune ( p  -l n )n. The point of an orbit around the moon farthest from the moon's center. [apo- + Latin l  na, moon; see lune.] |
apolune [ˈæpəˌluːn]
n
(Astronautics) the point in a lunar orbit when a spacecraft is at its greatest distance from the moon Compare apocynthion, perilune
[from apo- + -lune, from Latin lūna moon]
| apolune (p-ln) The point at which an object orbiting the Moon, such as an artificial satellite, is farthest from the Moon's center. |
apolune
in an orbit around a moon, the point furthest from the moon. Cf. perilune.
See also: Astronomythe farthest point from the moon in a lunar orbit, as that of a spacecraft. Also called apocynthion.
See also: Planets
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  apolune - apoapsis in orbit around the moon apoapsis, point of apoapsis - (astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited perilune, periselene - periapsis in orbit around the moon |
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