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the point on the celestial sphere, near Vega, toward which the solar system is moving relative to the visible stars.[1870-75]
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Solar apex — The solar apex, or the Apex of the Sun s Way, refers to the direction that the Sun travels through space. This is not to be confused with the Sun s apparent motion through the constellations of the zodiac, which is illusory this supposed motion… … Wikipedia
solar apex — noun the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars • Syn: ↑apex, ↑apex of the sun s way • Ant: ↑antapex (for: ↑apex) • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
solar apex — /soʊlər ˈeɪpɛks/ (say sohluhr aypeks) noun the point on the celestial sphere towards which the solar system is moving, relative to the stars …
solar apex — noun The point to which the Sun appears to be moving with respect to the local stars … Wiktionary
Apex — may refer to:* Apex of the heart, the lowest superficial part of the heart * Apex (mollusc), the tip of the spire of the shell of a gastropod * Apex (headdress), a pointed piece of olive wood, the base of which was surrounded with a lock of wool … Wikipedia
apex of the sun's way — noun the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars • Syn: ↑apex, ↑solar apex • Ant: ↑antapex (for: ↑apex) • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Solar System — This article is about the Sun and its planetary system. For other systems, see planetary system and star system. For a list of physical and orbital statistics for the Solar System s largest bodies, see List of gravitationally rounded objects of… … Wikipedia
apex — /ay peks/, n., pl. apexes, apices /ay peuh seez , ap euh /. 1. the tip, point, or vertex; summit. 2. climax; peak; acme: His election to the presidency was the apex of his career. 3. Astron. See solar apex. [1595 1605; < L] * * * … Universalium
solar motion — noun : the motion of the sun and solar system with reference to stars in the sun s neighborhood; also : any of the sun s other motions as a member of the galaxy compare solar apex … Useful english dictionary
apex — ÁPEX, apexuri, s.n. 1. (astron.) Punct de pe bolta cerească spre care se deplasează în aparenţă sistemul nostru solar. 2. Capăt, extremitate (ascuţită) a unui lucru. – Din fr., lat. apex. Trimis de ana zecheru, 27.05.2002. Sursa: DEX 98 ápex s … Dicționar Român
