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Barycenter

Definition:

The barycenter refers to the center of mass of two or more celestial bodies or objects that orbit around each other. It is the point at which these objects balance each other out, and their combined gravitational forces mutually influence their motion.

Sample Sentences:

• The barycenter of the Earth and Moon system is located approximately 1,712 miles below the Earth's surface.
• When a planet and its moon revolve around a common barycenter, they create a binary system.
• In a binary star system, the barycenter marks the common center of gravity around which the stars orbit.
• Astronomers use the barycenter to study the movement and interactions of celestial objects.

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