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The point in the  orbit of the [[moon]]  or an artificial satellite  when it is most distant  from the center of the Earth. The term apoapsis is used for other bodies.  
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The '''apogee''' is the point in the  orbit of the [[moon]]  or an artificial satellite  when it is most distant  from the center of the Earth. The term apoapsis is used for other bodies.  
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==See Also==
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*[[Perigee]]
  
 
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Revision as of 21:31, March 26, 2008

The apogee is the point in the orbit of the moon or an artificial satellite when it is most distant from the center of the Earth. The term apoapsis is used for other bodies.

See Also