Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Orisphere

👉 The term "orisphere" is a term used in the context of astronomy to describe an object that appears as if it were orbiting another object. This concept originated from the observation of the Moon's orbit around Earth, where the Moon appears to be constantly moving through the same spot on its path. The term was first coined by astronomer William Herschel in his book "Orbital Dynamics".

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