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pericynthion

pericynthion noun: the point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moon.

Noun

pericynthion (plural pericynthions)

  1. The point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moon.
    • Trajectory sensitivities are determined for ü=3hr and the first adjustment method is used to calculate that a midcourse correction AV_ = 7.3m/sec is required to correct to the nominal pericynthion point and time.1963, Lunar Flight Handbook - Part 1, page 117
    • The nominal landing trajectory used in this study consists of applying constant thrust at the pericynthion of the synchronous orbit and performing a gravity-turn descent to a point about 5,500 feet above the lunar surface.1964, G. Kimball Miller, Jr., A simplified guidance scheme for aborting lunar landings

pericynthion meaning in Tamil

pericynthion in Tamil

செயற்கைக்கோளின் நிலாஅண்மை

Synonyms of pericynthion

Forms of pericynthion

pluralpericynthions

Origin of pericynthion

From peri- + Cynthia (“Artemis, the Moon”) + -ion, from Ancient Greek περι- (peri-) + Κυνθία (Kunthía, “Artemis”). Compare perihelion, periastron.

Questions about pericynthion

What does pericynthion mean?
Pericynthion means the point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moon.
What is pericynthion in Tamil?
Pericynthion in Tamil is செயற்கைக்கோளின் நிலாஅண்மை. See Pericynthion meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is pericynthion?
Pericynthion is a noun.
What is the plural of pericynthion?
The plural of pericynthion is pericynthions.

Words near pericynthion in the dictionary

  1. pericyclic
  2. pericyclic reaction
  3. pericyclic reactions
  4. pericyclid
  5. pericyclids
  6. pericynthion
  7. pericynthions
  8. pericyst
  9. pericystectomies
  10. pericystectomy
  11. pericystic

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