mean distance
noun
: the arithmetical mean of the maximum and minimum distances of an orbiting celestial object from its primary
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“Mean distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mean%20distance. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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