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apolune

apolune

9.9
The point in an orbit around the Moon that is farthest from the Moon
  • noun
  • /ˈæpəˌluːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : apoluno
  • The spacecraft will reach its apolune before starting its descent to the lunar surface.

Examples

  • At apolune, the probe is farthest from the Moon during its elliptical orbit.

  • Mission controllers adjusted the satellite's apolune to optimize scientific observations.

  • The spacecraft reached its apolune after a long journey.

  • At the apolune, the satellite will conduct its experiments.

  • The spacecraft reached its apolune after several days of travel, marking its farthest point from the Moon.

  • Astronomers calculated the apolune of the lunar satellite to be approximately 8,000 kilometers from the Moon's surface.

  • During its mission, the probe recorded data as it approached the apolune, the farthest point in its orbit around the Moon.

Synonyms

aposelene
vsapolune
  • Specialized
9.9

The point in an orbit around the moon that is farthest from the moon's center

means the same but uses an alternative term for it
point of apoapsis
vsapolune
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is specific to the moon rather than a general orbital term
apoapsis
vsapolune
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is specific to the moon rather than any central body

Antonyms

perilune
  • Specialized
9.9

The point in a path around the Moon where a spacecraft is closest to the surface

Surface Forms

apolune singular
apolunes plural

Morphology

apolune = lune (opaque) = apo + lune

Formed from the scientific combining prefix 'apo-' (away) + the rare/poetic 'lune' (moon); the components are learned technical forms not obvious to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Apolune comes from apo- meaning 'away' and lune meaning 'moon', like in the word 'lunar'. So, apolune literally means 'away from the Moon' and names the point in an orbit that is farthest from the Moon.