What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old man looking up relative point in orbit (5)" mean?

The definition is "point in orbit". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. PA (synonym of "Old man") + SIS (synonym of "relative") [reversal: "looking"]; definition: "point in orbit" The answer is APSIS.

Old man looking up relative point in orbit (5)

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