Center of a Hyperbola: Let $\,C\,$ denote the midpoint of the line segment from $\,F_1\,$ to $\,F_2\,$. By definition, $\,C\,$ is the center of the hyperbola, and is shown at right in red. Minor Axis of a Hyperbola: The minor axis of a hyperbola is the perpendicular bisector of the line