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Topocentric
Translation of "topocentric" into Russian
topocentric
Adjective
UK
/ˌtɒpəʊˈsɛntrɪk/
US
/ˌtɑːpəˈsɛntrɪk/
topocentric
The topocentric coordinates are essential for precise astronomical observations.
Топоцентрические координаты необходимы для точных астрономических наблюдений.
Definitions
topocentric
Adjective
UK
/ˌtɒpəʊˈsɛntrɪk/
US
/ˌtɑːpəˈsɛntrɪk/
Relating to or measured from a specific point on the Earth's surface.
The topocentric coordinates of the satellite were calculated to ensure accurate tracking.
Relating to an observational or coordinate system that takes the observer’s own position on Earth as the origin, in contrast to a geocentric or heliocentric system.
When computing the asteroid’s apparent position, astronomers applied a topocentric correction to account for the observer’s location.