"Hill sphere" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Hill spheres [plural]
Etymology: Defined by the American astronomer George William Hill. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Hill sphere (plural Hill spheres)
  1. (astronomy) The region in which a given astronomical body dominates the attraction of satellites. Wikipedia link: Hill sphere Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: Roche sphere Related terms: Hill radius
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