orbiting body

Definitions

A celestial object, such as a planet or moon, that revolves around a larger body in space due to gravity.

Any physical entity that follows a curved path around a star, planet, or other massive center of attraction.

Examples

The telescope was designed to capture high-resolution images of the distant orbiting body.

Scientists are studying the gravitational influence of the central star on each orbiting body within the system.

Synonyms

celestial body satellite revolving object natural satellite moon planet

Antonyms

stationary object fixed body center of gravity central body host star primary