n. the point at which the stars of a binary system are farthest apart
The motion in the orbits is not uniform but is least rapid near apastron.
The motion in the orbits is not uniform but is least rapid near apastron.
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farthest apart point; stars far apart; stars furthest apart
stars closest together
3 syllables
ap-as-tron
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