orbital plane

noun

The surface (plane) that contains an orbit.

“The plane of ecliptic is the orbital plane of the earth and the other planets in the solar system.”

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Meanings

nounorbital plane (plural orbital planes)

plural orbital planes

  1. astronomyThe surface (plane) that contains an orbit.

    The plane of ecliptic is the orbital plane of the earth and the other planets in the solar system.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
plane of ecliptic
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APA

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Chicago

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