Re: Semi-minor Axis

JG <jg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
What I cannot understand is the statement in the Glossary that Aphelion is also the 'average' or mean distance of the planet from the Sun. 

Use this glossary instead:
http://www.astunit.com/tutorials/glossary.htm

:-)

Best,
Stephen

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