Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Aphodal

👉 Aphodal is a term used in astronomy to describe an object that appears as if it were one of two separate objects, separated by a small distance. This can occur when an object moves through space at a rate greater than its own speed, such as during a comet's journey or when an asteroid passes between the Earth and other celestial bodies. Aphodals are often used in conjunction with other terms to describe the relative movement of objects, such as "a dwarf planet" (an object

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