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| − | + | :''This article is about the star system. For the non-canon installation, see [[GTI Polaris]].'' | |
| − | *''Distance from Sol:'' 431 | + | |
| + | ==Celestial Information== | ||
| + | *''Name, meaning and Constellation:'' Alpha Ursae Minoris, Ursa Minor. | ||
| + | *''Other name(s) and meaning:'' Alrukaba, Cynosura, Alruccabah, Phoenice, Lodestar, Pole Star, Tramontana, Angel Stern, Navigatoria, Star of Arcady, Yilduz, Mismar, Polyarnaya. | ||
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| + | *''Distance from Sol:'' 431 ly, 132 pc | ||
*''Type of System:'' Binary | *''Type of System:'' Binary | ||
*''Color:'' F7-Yellow Giant, F3-Yellow Main Sequence | *''Color:'' F7-Yellow Giant, F3-Yellow Main Sequence | ||
*''Right Ascension:'' 2h 31m 48.704s | *''Right Ascension:'' 2h 31m 48.704s | ||
| − | *''Declination:'' + | + | *''Declination:'' +89° 15' 50.72" |
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| + | ==Known Planets== | ||
| + | *[[Neo-Terra]] - Mention is made of a new homeworld for the Terrans in Polaris, envisioned by Admiral Bosch as Neo-Terra, thus a (presumably habitable) planet must be present here. No mention of its current name is given | ||
| − | + | ==Important Events== | |
| − | * | + | *2366: [[Admiral Bosch]] leads a violent military coup and seizes control of Polaris, giving rise to the [[Neo-Terran Front]]. |
| − | + | ==Jump Nodes== | |
*[[Epsilon Pegasi]] | *[[Epsilon Pegasi]] | ||
*[[Regulus]] | *[[Regulus]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Stars and Planets]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:43, 24 March 2016
- This article is about the star system. For the non-canon installation, see GTI Polaris.
Celestial Information
- Name, meaning and Constellation: Alpha Ursae Minoris, Ursa Minor.
- Other name(s) and meaning: Alrukaba, Cynosura, Alruccabah, Phoenice, Lodestar, Pole Star, Tramontana, Angel Stern, Navigatoria, Star of Arcady, Yilduz, Mismar, Polyarnaya.
- Distance from Sol: 431 ly, 132 pc
- Type of System: Binary
- Color: F7-Yellow Giant, F3-Yellow Main Sequence
- Right Ascension: 2h 31m 48.704s
- Declination: +89° 15' 50.72"
Known Planets
- Neo-Terra - Mention is made of a new homeworld for the Terrans in Polaris, envisioned by Admiral Bosch as Neo-Terra, thus a (presumably habitable) planet must be present here. No mention of its current name is given
Important Events
- 2366: Admiral Bosch leads a violent military coup and seizes control of Polaris, giving rise to the Neo-Terran Front.
