Center of the universe
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The center of the universe may refer to:
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Astronomy
- Geocentric model, the astronomical model which places Earth at the orbital center of all celestial bodies
- Heliocentrism, the astronomical model in which the Sun is at the orbital center of the Solar System
- History of the center of the Universe, a discussion of the historical view that the Universe has a center
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Mythology and religion
- Axis mundi, the mythological concept of a world center
- Modern geocentrism, the belief that Earth is the center of the universe as described by classical geocentric models
- Space and time in the Mesoamerican religion
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Other uses
- An egocentrist or a narcissist may sometimes be described as thinking they are 'the center of the universe' or that 'the universe revolves around them'
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See also
- Earth's inner core
- Galactic Center
- Geographical centre of Earth
- Great Attractor
- History of the center of the Universe
- List of places referred to as the Center of the Universe
- Sun – the center of the Solar System
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