SkyMarvels™ SOLAR SYSTEM BARYCENTER (celestia celestia4all)
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SOLAR SYSTEM'S CENTER OF GRAVITY - Though we often say that the planets orbit the Sun, it is more accurate to say that the planets AND the Sun all actually orbit the common center of mass of the entire Solar System—a point known as the "Solar System barycenter." Here http://www.SkyMarvels.com (formerly celestia4all.com) uses the incredible, free astronomy-simulation software "CELESTIA" to show you this important concept. At http://www.SkyMarvels.com you can journey EVERY DAY through our wondrous Solar System and the Universe. MAY YOUR JOURNEYS BE JOYOUS!
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It's amazing the importance of the barycenter.
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I've held this belief for a while because strict heliocentrism neglects to cover all forces. I'm glad to find out not only is this true with our solar system, but it's how we find new planets. Thanks for putting this into a visualization that is more easily explained.
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Good Graphics,, !
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Thanks for sharing and enlightening me with this point of view. I found it very educating as well.
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