apocenter

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Noun

apocenter (plural apocenters)

1. (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

• see apoapsis

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