the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

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

the point opposite in direction from the solar apex; the point the solar system is moving away from

(astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited

(astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane

(astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected