the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
location noun (spatial position)
apexes | apices
Latin apex "summit, peak, tip, top, extreme end"; probably related to apere "to...
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the direction that the Sun travels with respect to the Local Standard of Rest. In lay terms, it's the "target" within the Milky Way that the Sun appears to be "chasing" as it orbits the galaxy. It should not be confused with the Sun's "motion" through... (46 of 392 words, 5 images)
the highest point; vertex | the pointed end or tip of something | a pinnacle or high point, as of a career, etc | [astronomy] the point on the ... (26 of 603 words, 6 definitions, 9 usage examples, pronunciations)
the point on the celestial sphere, near Vega, toward which the solar system is moving relative to the visible stars. (20 of 23 words)
The point to which the Sun appears to be moving with respect to the local stars (16 of 18 words)
the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point | [geometry] the highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base ... (26 of 158 words, 7 definitions, 5 usage examples, pronunciations)
the uppermost point; "vertex" ; the narrowed or pointed end; "tip" | the highest or culminating point (16 of 154 words, 2 definitions, 5 usage examples, pronunciations)
The highest point; the vertex | The point of culmination. | The usually pointed end of an object; the tip (18 of 48 words, 3 definitions, 2 usage examples, pronunciations)
the top or highest part of something that ends in a point | the most important or successful part of something (20 of 48 words, 2 definitions, 1 usage example, pronunciation)
the highest point; peak; vertex | the pointed end; tip | the highest point of interest, excitement, etc.; climax | [United States, mining] the edge or ... (23 of 48 words, 4 definitions, pronunciations)
[specialized] the highest point or top of a shape or object | [figurative] the highest point or most successful part of something (21 of 47 words, 2 definitions, 2 usage examples, pronunciations)
the apparent surface of the heavens, on which the stars seem to be fixed. For the purpose of establishing coordinate systems to mark the positions of ... (26 of 86 words, 3 images)
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imaginary sphere of infinite radius with the earth at its center. It's used for describing the positions and motions of stars and other objects. For ... (25 of 103 words)
the point in space toward which the Sun appears to be moving, located in the constellation Hercules (17 of 28 words)
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First use: about 1600
Origin: Latin apex "summit, peak, tip, top, extreme end"; probably related to apere "to fasten, fix", hence "the tip of anything" (one of the ... (25 of 48 etymology words)
Origin: Latin, a point; probably from apere, to fasten: see "apt"
First use: early 17th century
Origin: Latin, "peak, tip"
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First use: 1970s
Origin: Advance Purchase Excursion
First use: 17th century
Origin: from Latin: point
Origin: Latin apex ("point, tip, summit").
First use: 1601
Origin: Latin
First use: Pre-12th century
Origin: Latin Latinus "of the people of Latium, Roman" from Latium, ancient region in Italy
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Origin: Acronym from advance-purchase excursion
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