Apocenter

Alternative forms

• apocentre

Origin

- + center

Full definition of apocenter

Noun

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

• apastron
• aphelion
• apolune
• apogee

Anagrams

• apocentre