Solar Apex

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Solar Apex

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The point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun is traveling. Also called apex of the sun's way. </dd>
The solar apex is at approximately right ascension 270 degrees declination 34 degrees N. The point diametrically opposite the solar apex on the celestial sphere is the solar antapex, right ascension 90 degrees declination 34 degrees S. [[/a>|/a> ]]

References

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