Geocentric Coordinates
This entry contributed by Dana Romero
Geocentric means "Earth-centered," so geocentric coordinates include any coordinate systems (e.g., Cartesian, spherical, or elliptical) which have the Earth's center as their origin.
Geocentric Coordinates
The latitude and longitude of a point on the Earth's surface relative to the center of the Earth; also celestial coordinates given with respect to the center of the Earth.
(a) Having the Earth at the centre. [A84]
(b) With reference to, or pertaining to, the center of the Earth. [S92]
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 See also: Geocentric, Orbit, Earth, Coordinates, Sun
  
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