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mean distance

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mean distance
n
(Astronomy) the average of the greatest and least distances of a celestial body from its primary
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Noun1.mean distance - the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum distances of a celestial body (satellite or secondary star) from its primary
distance - the property created by the space between two objects or points


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On doubts being expressed as to the correctness of this method, they immediately proved that not only was the mean distance 234,347 miles, but that astronomers could not possibly be in error in their estimate by more than seventy miles either way.
From The Earth To The Moon by Verne, Jules View in context
, it ought to reach the moon four days after its departure, that is on the 5th of December, at midnight precisely, at the moment of her attaining her perigee, that is her nearest distance from the earth, which is exactly 86,410 leagues (French), or 238,833 miles mean distance (English).
Round The Moon by Verne, Jules View in context
The mean distance from the Atlantic to the Mississippi does not probably exceed seven hundred and fifty miles.
Federalist Papers Authored by James Madison by Madison, James View in context
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