How do you pronounce perilune and apolune

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Start date Jun 24, 2011

In summary, "perilune" and "apolune" are terms used in astronomy to refer to the point in an orbit around the moon or another celestial body when the object is closest to or furthest from the body, respectively. They are different from "perigee" and "apogee" which refer to the closest and furthest points in an orbit around any celestial body. These terms are commonly used in the field of astronomy and space science, as well as in science fiction and popular culture.

Jun 24, 2011

flyingpig

How do you pronounce "perilune" and "apolune"

For perilune is it "peril + lune" = "pearal + lune"

For apolune is it "appo + lune" = "aple + lune" (aple like apple, but one less p sound)

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Jun 24, 2011

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FAQ: How do you pronounce perilune and apolune

How do you pronounce "perilune"?

The correct pronunciation of "perilune" is "peh-ruh-loon".

How do you pronounce "apolune"?

The correct pronunciation of "apolune" is "uh-poh-loon".

What do "perilune" and "apolune" mean?

"Perilune" and "apolune" are terms used in astronomy to refer to the point in an orbit around the moon or another celestial body when the object is closest to or furthest from the body, respectively.

How are "perilune" and "apolune" different from "perigee" and "apogee"?

"Perilune" and "apolune" specifically refer to the closest and furthest points in an orbit around the moon, while "perigee" and "apogee" refer to the closest and furthest points in an orbit around any celestial body.