pericynthion

noun

1. The point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moon.

   Trajectory sensitivities are determined for ü=3hr and the first adjustment method is used to calculate that a midcourse correction AV_ = 7.3m/sec is required to correct to the nominal pericynthion point and time.

Where it comes from

From peri- + Cynthia (“Artemis, the Moon”) + -ion, from Ancient Greek περι- (peri-) + Κυνθία (Kunthía, “Artemis”). Compare perihelion, periastron.

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry pericynthion (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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