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apex of the sun's way

DEFINITIONS OF: apex of the sun's way

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n the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

Synonyms:
apex, solar apex
Antonyms:
antapex
the point opposite in direction from the solar apex; the point the solar system is moving away from
Type of:
celestial point
a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
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