Meaning Of The Word Periastron

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What's The Definition Of Periastron?

periastron in American English
noun: the point at which the stars of a binary system are closest (opposed to apastron)

periastron in British English
noun: the point in the orbit of a body around a star when it is nearest to the star, esp applied to double-star systems

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