Apocenter

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction (the principal focus of the ellipse)

Synonyms

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apoapsisapobaryonapofocusapofocusapogeeapogee

Etymology

From apo- + center.

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