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Preferred term

Apocenter  

Definition

  • The point on an elliptic orbit at the greatest distance from the principal focus or center of attraction. (en)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Apapsis (en)
  • Apoapsis (en)
  • Apocentre (en)

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URI

http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/56

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