Apogee
/ˈæp.ə.dʒi/noun
The point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited.
Did you know?In ancient times, understanding apogee was crucial for astrologers to predict celestial events, linking human fate to the stars.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀπόγειος (apogeios)
“Away from the Earth.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
apogeum
“The point farthest from the Earth in an orbit.”
16th Century
English
apogee
“The point in an orbit that is the furthest from the Earth.”
Modern English
English
apogee
“Specifically refers to the farthest point in the orbit of any celestial body.”