apocenter
Noun
Meaning
apocenter (plural apocenters)
(astronomy) The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction (the principal focus of the ellipse)
Synonyms
apogee
nadir
zenith
apoapsis
perigee
highest point
apobaryon
apofocus
lowest point
closest approach
low point
closest distance
farthest point
nearest point
top point
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