Definition of: aphelion

(ə·fē′lē·ən). noun plural ·li·ons or ·li·a (-lē·ə). Astron.
The point in an orbit of a planet or comet, farthest from the sun: opposed to perihelion. [<APH-(APO-) away from + Gk. hēlios sun]
—a·phe′li·an (-ən) adjective
APHELION P. Perihelion. S. Sun. A Aphelion.

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