galactocentric

adj

Etymology

From galacto- + -centric.

  1. derived from κεντρικός
  2. formed as galactocentric — “galacto- + -centric

Definitions

  1. Having a galactic center at its center.

    • a galactocentric coordinate system
    • a galactocentric orbit
  2. Having an entire galaxy at its center.

  3. Of or relating to galactocentrism, the theory according to which the Milky Way is at or…

    Of or relating to galactocentrism, the theory according to which the Milky Way is at or near the center of the Universe.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for galactocentric. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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