Heliocentric

Definition of Heliocentric

He`li`o`cen´tric   Pronunciation: hē`lĭ`ô`sĕn´trĭk
a.1.(Astron.) pertaining to the sun's center, or appearing to be seen from it; having, or relating to, the sun as a center; - opposed to geocentrical.
Heliocentric parallax
See under Parallax.
Heliocentric place
etc. (of a heavenly body), the direction, latitude, longitude, etc., of the body as viewed from the sun.

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