adjective
- relating to or centered on the planet Mars; having Mars as the center of reference
Usage: technical; astronomy
Examples
- The areocentric coordinate system places Mars at the origin of measurements.
- Scientists use areocentric maps to study the Martian surface features.
- An areocentric orbit is one that revolves around Mars rather than Earth.
- The rover's navigation system relies on areocentric positioning data.
- Areocentric observations have improved our understanding of Mars's geology.