Alternate Definitions for Perigee

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Term: Perigee
Definition:

The point in the orbit of a body revolving around the Earth at which it is nearest to the Earth; opposite of apogee.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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