Difference between revisions of "Polaris"
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*''Other name(s) and meaning:'' Alrukaba, Cynosura, Alruccabah, Phoenice, Lodestar, Pole Star, Tramontana, Angel Stern, Navigatoria, Star of Arcady, Yilduz, Mismar, Polyarnaya. | *''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 | + | *''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 | ||
Revision as of 16:51, 13 January 2008
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 (Polaris Prime?) - Mention is made of a new homeworld for the Terrans in Polaris, envisioned by Admiral Bosch as Neo-Terra, thus a (presumably inhabitable) 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.
