antapex

Definitions of antapex
  1. noun
    the point opposite in direction from the solar apex; the point the solar system is moving away from
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    antonyms:
    apex
    the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
    type of:
    celestial point
    a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
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