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Apolune

Definition:

An "apolune" is the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a moon or satellite, that is farthest from the planet it revolves around.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Astronomy

The apolune refers to the point in an elliptical orbit where a satellite is at its maximum distance from the planet it orbits.

Example:

In the early 1970s, NASA's Apollo program aimed to land astronauts on the lunar surface at the apolune of the moon.

Sense 2:

Noun - Mathematics

In mathematics, the apolune signifies the farthest point from the focus of an ellipse, which is the center of attraction for the orbiting body.

Example:

Ellipses with extremely elongated shapes will have apolunes that are much further from the center than more circular ones.

Sense 3:

Noun - Local Usage

In certain local dialects or communities, "apolune" can be used to refer to a peak or summit of a mountain that is situated at the highest point.

Example:

The mountaineers successfully reached the apolune of the treacherous mountain, fulfilling a long-held dream of conquering its summit.

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