A planetary coordinate system is a method used to specify locations on the surface of a celestial body, such as a planet, moon, or asteroid. Similar to how geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) specify locations on Earth, planetary coordinate systems provide a framework for identifying positions on other celestial objects. ### Key Features of Planetary Coordinate Systems: 1. **Coordinate Types**: - **Planetocentric Coordinates**: These use the center of the planet as the origin.
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