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Greatest Elongation
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The maximum angular distance of a body of the solar
system from the sun, as observed from the earth. The direction of the body
east or west of the sun is usually specified, as greatest elongation west.
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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
