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apojove

apojove

9.9
The farthest point in a satellite's path around Jupiter
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • After the spacecraft passed apojove, it began to descend toward Jupiter again.

Examples

  • Scientists analyzed the changes in speed as the probe moved away from apojove toward perijove.

  • The satellite reached its apojove yesterday.

  • The timing of observations was coordinated to coincide with apojove for clearer measurements.

  • What is the distance at the apojove?

  • The spacecraft reached its apojove during its orbit, marking the point farthest from Jupiter.

  • At apojove, the satellite observed Jupiter's moons more clearly from its distant vantage point.

  • Scientists calculated the apojove to give them a better understanding of the satellite's orbital dynamics.

Synonyms

point of apoapsis
vsapojove
  • Specialized
9.9

The point in an orbit that is farthest from the planet or star it goes around

is identical in meaning but specific to the orbit around Jupiter
apoapsis
vsapojove
  • Specialized
9.9

The point in an orbit when an object is farthest from the planet or star it goes around

is limited to the same point but specifically around Jupiter
apastron
vsapojove
  • Specialized
9.9

The point in an orbit when a star or planet is farthest from the object it goes around

is used for the same location but only for objects orbiting Jupiter

Antonyms

perijove
  • Specialized
9.9

The point in an orbit around Jupiter when a spacecraft or moon is closest to the planet

Surface Forms

apojove singular
apojoves plural

Morphology

apojove = Jove + apo (opaque) = apo + jove + apo

The technical combining form 'apo-' and the proper name 'Jove' make this a specialized astronomical term unlikely to be deduced by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word apojove comes from the prefix apo- meaning 'away from' and Jove, an old name for the planet 'Jupiter'. So apojove is the point in an orbit that is farthest 'away from' Jupiter.