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Barycenter (astronomy)

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Big things in space move in a circle.

Solar system barycenter.svg
Solar system barycenter.svg
They move around a special spot. This spot is not a real thing. It is just a center point. It helps us see how stars and planets move. Can you find the center?
Bcenter-Sunsystem.gif
Bcenter-Sunsystem.gif

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