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Article #52Re: Where's the center of the universe?
From: Ethan Vishniac
Date: Tue, 21 May 1985 20:46
Date: Tue, 21 May 1985 20:46
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> If the Universe is expanding from a common point, where is that
> point? In particular, in what area of our sky is the direction
> of this point?
> --
> Gordon A. Moffett ...!{ihnp4,cbosgd,sun}!amdahl!gam
The universe is expanding, but the center of expansion is not uniquely
defined. The idealized models of the universe (Friedman models) are
spherically symmetric around any arbitrary point.
"Don't argue with a fool. Ethan Vishniac
Borrow his money." {charm,ut-sally,ut-ngp,noao}!utastro!ethan
Department of Astronomy
University of Texas
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