Aphelion

1. The point at which a solar-orbiting satellite attains its highest altitude. It occurs once for every complete orbit. At this point, the satellite travels slower than at any ...

aphelion

Astronomy; Moon

The point in a planet's orbit around the Sun when it is farthest from the Sun (opposite of perihelion).

aphelion

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The point in its orbit where a planet is farthest from the Sun.

aphelion

Earth science; Mapping science

That point, in an elliptical orbit of a planet or comet, which is farthest from the Sun.

rebuke

Others; Common

A strong scolding; sharp criticism or blame to show disapproval; scold; My parents gave me a severe rebuke after I crashed their car.

sleep

Others; Common

A natural state of rest that occurs at regular times. Dreams take place during a state of sleep called REM.

hyperactivity

Others; Common

A level of activity or excitement that is higher than that of most people. It affect how well a person can pay attention.

accretion

Others; Common

Accumulation of dust and gas into larger bodies.

albedo

Others; Common

Reflectivity of an object; ratio of reflected light to incident light.

albedo feature

Others; Common

A dark or light marking on the surface of an object that might not be a geological or topographical feature.

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Sleeping Beauty Exhibit

A 2012 summer art exhibit at the central gallery of the National Art Museum of Ukraine that featured men kissing sleeping women to try to awaken them. ...