As a noun apocenter
is (astronomy) the furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction (the principal focus of the ellipse).
As an adjective apocentric is
(astrophysics) of or pertaining to the apocenter, the point in an orbit which is furthest from the orbited body.
apocenter
English
Alternative forms
* apocentre
Noun
(
en noun)
(astronomy) The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction (the principal focus of the ellipse)
Synonyms
* apofocus
* apoapsis
Antonyms
* pericenter
Related terms
* apastron
* aphelion
* apolune
* apogee
See also
* (Apsis)
Anagrams
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apocentric
English
Adjective
(-)
(astrophysics) Of or pertaining to the apocenter, the point in an orbit which is furthest from the orbited body
Derived terms
* apocentrically
* apocentricity
Related terms
* pericentric
