pericenter

English

Alternative forms

• pericentre

Etymology

From peri- +‎ center.

Noun

pericenter (plural pericenters)

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

   Synonym: perifocus

   Antonym: apocenter

Derived terms

• time of pericenter passage

 

Related terms

• periapsis

See also

• Apsis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• pericentre