perihelion

1. The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.

   Perihel

   периге́лийperigélij

   периге́лійperyhélij

   periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun

2. (figuratively)The highest point or state; the peak, zenith.

1. The general theory of relativity explains the anomalous perihelion precession of the planet Mercury.

   Загальна теорія відносності пояснює аномальну прецесію перигелію планети Меркурій.

   deDie Allgemeine Relativitätstheorie erklärt die anomale Periheldrehung des Planeten Merkur.

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2. The perihelion is the point where an object in orbit around the Sun is nearest to the Sun.

   deDer Perihel ist der Punkt, in dem ein die Sonne umkreisendes Objekt dieser am nächsten kommt.

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