aposaturn

/əˈpɒsəˌtɜːrn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a satellite that orbits in the opposite direction to the planet’s rotation, specifically in the context of a retrograde orbit.

“The astronomer studied the aposaturn’s unusual orbital pattern.”

Synonyms

  • opposite-orbiting satellite
  • retrograde satellite

Antonyms

  • co-orbiting satellite
  • prograde satellite