pericenter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The point of closest approach of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to its center of attraction.

pericenter pericenters pericentre

From peri- + center.

perifocus

apocenter

periapsis

time of pericenter passage

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