Argument of Perigee

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Argument of Perigee

In celestial mechanics, the angle or arc, as seen from a focus of an elliptical orbit, from the ascending node to the closest approach of the orbiting body to the focus. The angle is measured in the orbital plane in the direction of motion of the orbiting body.

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use