Where is the observable universe centered?
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The observable universe does not have a single center; every observer sees themselves at the center of their own observable universe.
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In modern cosmology, the observable universe is the region from which light has had time to reach us since the Big Bang. Because the universe is expanding and appears homogeneous on large scales, it does not have a unique center in ordinary space. From any galaxy, observers would see a similar observable universe centered on themselves. This is a consequence of relativity and the expansion of space, not a sign of a geometric center hidden somewhere.
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