|Refers to a reference system centered at the Earth's center. A major difference between geocentric and topocentric ephemerides is that no local horizon exists (and therefore derived quantities such as azimuth and elevation are not defined) for a geocentric ephemeris. |
(see also topocentric)
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respect to the general subject of solar system dynamics.
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