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  • Perihelion: Understanding the Closest Point to the Sun
    The point closest to the sun is called perihelion.

    This applies to any object orbiting the sun, including:

    * Planets: Each planet in our solar system has a perihelion point.

    * Comets: Comets have very elliptical orbits, so their perihelion can be much closer to the sun than their aphelion (furthest point).

    * Asteroids: Asteroids also have perihelion points, though they generally stay within the asteroid belt.

    It's important to note that perihelion isn't a fixed point in space, but a specific point in the orbit of an object.

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