Aphelion
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a planet or comet, at which it is at its “farthest” distance from the Sun.
Synonyms & Variants
apoapsis
General term for all types of elliptical orbits.
jarak terjauh matahari
A technical term in astronomy to literally describe the aphelion phenomenon.
titik aphelion
A pleonastic form often used in educational or mass media contexts to clarify meaning.
titik terjauh
A descriptive phrase referring to the furthest position from the center of an orbit.
apogee
Similar term for orbits around the Earth.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is derived from the Greek words apo meaning away from and helios meaning Sun. In the Indonesian linguistic context, the standard form recognized by the KBBI is afelion with the letter f. The use of the ph spelling variation is frequently found in popular scientific literature or online communication due to the strong influence of English orthography. This phenomenon demonstrates the persistence of foreign spelling in technical discourse despite language regulations establishing local adaptation forms.
Real-world Usage
Bumi mencapai titik afelion pada bulan Juli saat jaraknya paling jauh dari Matahari.
English Translation
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