Eithalica (planets) - Revision history

Peter: /* Celestial Classification */ The name "Eith" is more correct here.

2023-05-02T13:27:26Z

Celestial Classification: The name "Eith" is more correct here.

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	A casual observer might see that [[Eith]] (the central planet) sits permanently in the center of all the “lunar” orbits, and suppose this means Eith is the host for those orbits. But this is a deceptive consequence of [[#Para-Natural Traits\|the system’s overall symmetry]]. In reality, the gravity from Eith plays a smaller role in defining each moon’s orbit than does the combined gravity from the other two moons. So the system is truly mutual like a [[Wikipedia:Star system#Higher multiplicities\|quadruple star]], but of [[Wikipedia:planet\|planets]]. Hence it receives the term '''“quadruple planet.”'''		A casual observer might see that [[Eith]] (the central planet) sits permanently in the center of all the “lunar” orbits, and suppose this means Eith is the host for those orbits. But this is a deceptive consequence of [[#Para-Natural Traits\|the system’s overall symmetry]]. In reality, the gravity from Eith plays a smaller role in defining each moon’s orbit than does the combined gravity from the other two moons. So the system is truly mutual like a [[Wikipedia:Star system#Higher multiplicities\|quadruple star]], but of [[Wikipedia:planet\|planets]]. Hence it receives the term '''“quadruple planet.”'''

	In this wiki and other real-life English works, the outer bodies of Eithalica are still called “moons” in a virtual sense, and for simplicity. However, a [[Wikipedia:moons\|moon]] is defined as a naturally occurring [[Wikipedia:satellite (disambiguation)\|satellite]], i.e. a body which [[Wikipedia:orbit\|orbits]] another. To say that one body orbits the other, and not ''vice versa,'' is to presume a hierarchy between the two which in the case of ~~Eithalica~~ and each of its moons is very tenuous.		In this wiki and other real-life English works, the outer bodies of Eithalica are still called “moons” in a virtual sense, and for simplicity. However, a [[Wikipedia:moons\|moon]] is defined as a naturally occurring [[Wikipedia:satellite (disambiguation)\|satellite]], i.e. a body which [[Wikipedia:orbit\|orbits]] another. To say that one body orbits the other, and not ''vice versa,'' is to presume a hierarchy between the two which in the case of Eith and each of its moons is very tenuous.

	Theoretically all bodies in a system exert at least some [[Wikipedia:gravity\|gravitational force]] on all other bodies in the system, but for most planets the masses involved are defined by a hierarchy so enormous that it’s unmistakable and indisputable. Often the influence of the smaller bodies on the larger is negligible.		Theoretically all bodies in a system exert at least some [[Wikipedia:gravity\|gravitational force]] on all other bodies in the system, but for most planets the masses involved are defined by a hierarchy so enormous that it’s unmistakable and indisputable. Often the influence of the smaller bodies on the larger is negligible.

Peter: Adjust wording in description section

2023-02-14T01:20:34Z

Adjust wording in description section

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	Due to these characteristics, all the moons have [[Wikipedia:Roche limit\|Roche limits]] that are even closer to Eith’s surface than the moons are themselves. This means that, although they are so [[Wikipedia:prolate\|prolate]] that it's obvious to the naked eye, each moon is still internally stable. In fact, the lack of variability in prolateness means no added stress from [[Wikipedia:Tidal heating\|tidal flexing]] (and therefore no extra [[Wikipedia:volcanism\|volcanism]]).		Due to these characteristics, all the moons have [[Wikipedia:Roche limit\|Roche limits]] that are even closer to Eith’s surface than the moons are themselves. This means that, although they are so [[Wikipedia:prolate\|prolate]] that it's obvious to the naked eye, each moon is still internally stable. In fact, the lack of variability in prolateness means no added stress from [[Wikipedia:Tidal heating\|tidal flexing]] (and therefore no extra [[Wikipedia:volcanism\|volcanism]]).

	As a result of the system-wide tidal locking and geostationary orbits, Eithalica ~~appears~~ almost like one contiguous, rigid mass—as though its members are all fixed to each other by invisible arms. This, together with the extreme closeness of the moons, made it possible for [[Chetnum (civilization)\|Chetnum]] to build a [[#Moon Bridge\|bridge from Eith to Chessol]] during the [[Imperial Age]].		As a result of the system-wide tidal locking and geostationary orbits, Eithalica behaves almost like one contiguous, rigid mass—as though its members are all fixed to each other by invisible arms. This, together with the extreme closeness of the moons, made it possible for [[Chetnum (civilization)\|Chetnum]] to build a [[#Moon Bridge\|bridge from Eith to Chessol]] during the [[Imperial Age]].

	The [[#Effective Potential Map\|gravitational pattern]] ~~also~~ results in nine different [[Wikipedia:Lagrange point\|Lagrange points]] that are also fixed relative to the system.		The [[#Effective Potential Map\|gravitational pattern]] results in nine different [[Wikipedia:Lagrange point\|Lagrange points]] that are also fixed relative to the system.

	= Moon Bridge =		= Moon Bridge =

Peter at 01:34, 17 November 2022

2022-11-17T01:34:06Z

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	* [[Temalar]]		* [[Temalar]]
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	[[Category:Astronomy]]		[[Category:Astronomy]] [[Category:Geodesy]]
	'''Eithalica''' (pronounced “eye-{{smallcaps\|thal}}-ik-ah” — [[Wikipedia:International Phonetic Alphabet\|{{smallcaps\|ipa}}]]: /aiθˈælɪkə/) is a [[#Celestial Classification\|planet cluster]] of four bodies, or a '''“quadruple planet.”''' It is the second satellite of the star [[Ios]] (the first being [[Trech]]), and is home to the [[Chetnum (civilization)\|Chetnum civilization]] and two known [[Anthropomorphic intelligence\|intelligent]] species:		'''Eithalica''' (pronounced “eye-{{smallcaps\|thal}}-ik-ah” — [[Wikipedia:International Phonetic Alphabet\|{{smallcaps\|ipa}}]]: /aiθˈælɪkə/) is a [[#Celestial Classification\|planet cluster]] of four bodies, or a '''“quadruple planet.”''' It is the second satellite of the star [[Ios]] (the first being [[Trech]]), and is home to the [[Chetnum (civilization)\|Chetnum civilization]] and two known [[Anthropomorphic intelligence\|intelligent]] species:
	* [[Klevem]], a humanoid species, and		* [[Klevem]], a humanoid species, and

Peter: /* Para-Natural Traits */

2022-11-12T12:54:03Z

Para-Natural Traits

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	= Para-Natural Traits =		= Para-Natural Traits =

	“Para-natural” is a novel term used in this wiki to describe certain traits of Eithalica that, while currently adhering to known physics, defy typical expectations for celestial objects ~~with respect~~ to ~~their~~ ''origin'' and ''formation process.''		“Para-natural” is a novel term used in this wiki to describe certain traits of Eithalica that, while currently adhering to known physics, defy typical expectations for natural celestial objects, due to questions of ''origin'' and ''formation process.''

	Eithalica’s para-natural traits are:		Eithalica’s para-natural traits are:

Peter at 12:10, 12 November 2022

2022-11-12T12:10:05Z

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	Partly due to the [[Lethean Age]], the people of [[Chetnum (civilization)\|Chetnum]] have not yet explored much of Eithalica. To this day, they know very little about [[Siothum]], [[Temalar]], and the non-[[chesward]] parts of [[Eith]].		Partly due to the [[Lethean Age]], the people of [[Chetnum (civilization)\|Chetnum]] have not yet explored much of Eithalica. To this day, they know very little about [[Siothum]], [[Temalar]], and the non-[[chesward]] parts of [[Eith]].

			[[File:Planet-selector.svg\|460px\|center]]

	= Description =		= Description =

Peter at 05:07, 8 November 2022

2022-11-08T05:07:00Z

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			[[Category:Astronomy]]
	'''Eithalica''' (pronounced “eye-{{smallcaps\|thal}}-ik-ah” — [[Wikipedia:International Phonetic Alphabet\|{{smallcaps\|ipa}}]]: /aiθˈælɪkə/) is a [[#Celestial Classification\|planet cluster]] of four bodies, or a '''“quadruple planet.”''' It is the second satellite of the star [[Ios]] (the first being [[Trech]]), and is home to the [[Chetnum (civilization)\|Chetnum civilization]] and two known [[Anthropomorphic intelligence\|intelligent]] species:		'''Eithalica''' (pronounced “eye-{{smallcaps\|thal}}-ik-ah” — [[Wikipedia:International Phonetic Alphabet\|{{smallcaps\|ipa}}]]: /aiθˈælɪkə/) is a [[#Celestial Classification\|planet cluster]] of four bodies, or a '''“quadruple planet.”''' It is the second satellite of the star [[Ios]] (the first being [[Trech]]), and is home to the [[Chetnum (civilization)\|Chetnum civilization]] and two known [[Anthropomorphic intelligence\|intelligent]] species:
	* [[Klevem]], a humanoid species, and		* [[Klevem]], a humanoid species, and

Peter at 05:24, 7 November 2022

2022-11-07T05:24:39Z

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	\|key1 = Type		\|key1 = Type
	\|val1 = [[#Celestial Classification\|quadruple planet]]		\|val1 = [[#Celestial Classification\|quadruple planet]]

Peter: /* Para-Natural Traits */

2022-11-06T21:55:12Z

Para-Natural Traits

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	These traits only become problematic in certain [[Wikipedia:Cosmogony\|cosmogonies]] (especially [[Wikipedia:Big Bang\|Big Bang theory]]), and not in astronomy or cosmology itself. Unfortunately, this wiki can offer no ''in-story'' way to discuss cosmogony.		These traits only become problematic in certain [[Wikipedia:Cosmogony\|cosmogonies]] (especially [[Wikipedia:Big Bang\|Big Bang theory]]), and not in astronomy or cosmology itself. Unfortunately, this wiki can offer no ''in-story'' way to discuss cosmogony.

	Popular ideas like [[Wikipedia:Artificial world\|artificial planets]], [[Wikipedia:Directed panspermia\|directed panspermia]], or [[Wikipedia:Convergent evolution\|convergent evolution]] may provide an aid in [[Wikipedia:Suspension of disbelief\|suspension of disbelief]] for some, but be advised that these will never be acknowledged in the story canon.		Popular ideas like [[Wikipedia:Artificial world\|artificial planets]], [[Wikipedia:Directed panspermia\|directed panspermia]], or [[Wikipedia:Convergent evolution\|convergent evolution]] may provide an aid in [[Wikipedia:Suspension of disbelief\|suspension of disbelief]] for some, but be advised that these will never be acknowledged in the story canon of Eithalica.

	= Footnotes =		= Footnotes =

	<references/>		<references/>

Peter: Add references to various non-creationist rationales for para-natural traits

2022-11-06T21:51:12Z

Add references to various non-creationist rationales for para-natural traits

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	= Para-Natural Traits =		= Para-Natural Traits =

	“Para-natural” is a novel term used in this wiki to describe ~~the~~ traits of Eithalica ~~which~~, while currently adhering to known physics, defy typical expectations for celestial objects with respect to their ''origin'' and ''formation process.''		“Para-natural” is a novel term used in this wiki to describe certain traits of Eithalica that, while currently adhering to known physics, defy typical expectations for celestial objects with respect to their ''origin'' and ''formation process.''

	Eithalica’s para-natural traits are:		Eithalica’s para-natural traits are:
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	* general similarities in (or exact recurrences of) flora and fauna, among bodies in Eithalica as well as [[Wikipedia:Earth\|real-life Earth]].		* general similarities in (or exact recurrences of) flora and fauna, among bodies in Eithalica as well as [[Wikipedia:Earth\|real-life Earth]].

	These traits only become problematic in certain [[Wikipedia:Cosmogony\|cosmogonies]] (especially [[Wikipedia:Big Bang\|Big Bang theory]]), and not in astronomy or cosmology itself.		These traits only become problematic in certain [[Wikipedia:Cosmogony\|cosmogonies]] (especially [[Wikipedia:Big Bang\|Big Bang theory]]), and not in astronomy or cosmology itself. Unfortunately, this wiki can offer no ''in-story'' way to discuss cosmogony.

	~~Unfortunately~~, ~~this wiki can offer no ''~~in-story~~'' way to discuss cosmogony~~.		Popular ideas like [[Wikipedia:Artificial world\|artificial planets]], [[Wikipedia:Directed panspermia\|directed panspermia]], or [[Wikipedia:Convergent evolution\|convergent evolution]] may provide an aid in [[Wikipedia:Suspension of disbelief\|suspension of disbelief]] for some, but be advised that these will never be acknowledged in the story canon.

	= Footnotes =		= Footnotes =

	<references/>		<references/>

Peter at 16:23, 31 October 2022

2022-10-31T16:23:06Z

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	These traits only become problematic in certain [[Wikipedia:Cosmogony\|cosmogonies]] (especially [[Wikipedia:Big Bang\|Big Bang theory]]), and not in astronomy or cosmology itself.		These traits only become problematic in certain [[Wikipedia:Cosmogony\|cosmogonies]] (especially [[Wikipedia:Big Bang\|Big Bang theory]]), and not in astronomy or cosmology itself.

	Unfortunately, this wiki can offer no ''in-story'' way to ~~help answer~~ cosmogony ~~questions~~.		Unfortunately, this wiki can offer no ''in-story'' way to discuss cosmogony.

	= Footnotes =		= Footnotes =

	<references/>		<references/>

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	A casual observer might see that [[Eith]] (the central planet) sits permanently in the center of all the “lunar” orbits, and suppose this means Eith is the host for those orbits. But this is a deceptive consequence of [[#Para-Natural Traits\|the system’s overall symmetry]]. In reality, the gravity from Eith plays a smaller role in defining each moon’s orbit than does the combined gravity from the other two moons. So the system is truly mutual like a [[Wikipedia:Star system#Higher multiplicities\|quadruple star]], but of [[Wikipedia:planet\|planets]]. Hence it receives the term '''“quadruple planet.”'''		A casual observer might see that [[Eith]] (the central planet) sits permanently in the center of all the “lunar” orbits, and suppose this means Eith is the host for those orbits. But this is a deceptive consequence of [[#Para-Natural Traits\|the system’s overall symmetry]]. In reality, the gravity from Eith plays a smaller role in defining each moon’s orbit than does the combined gravity from the other two moons. So the system is truly mutual like a [[Wikipedia:Star system#Higher multiplicities\|quadruple star]], but of [[Wikipedia:planet\|planets]]. Hence it receives the term '''“quadruple planet.”'''

	In this wiki and other real-life English works, the outer bodies of Eithalica are still called “moons” in a virtual sense, and for simplicity. However, a [[Wikipedia:moons\|moon]] is defined as a naturally occurring [[Wikipedia:satellite (disambiguation)\|satellite]], i.e. a body which [[Wikipedia:orbit\|orbits]] another. To say that one body orbits the other, and not ''vice versa,'' is to presume a hierarchy between the two which in the case of ~~Eithalica~~ and each of its moons is very tenuous.		In this wiki and other real-life English works, the outer bodies of Eithalica are still called “moons” in a virtual sense, and for simplicity. However, a [[Wikipedia:moons\|moon]] is defined as a naturally occurring [[Wikipedia:satellite (disambiguation)\|satellite]], i.e. a body which [[Wikipedia:orbit\|orbits]] another. To say that one body orbits the other, and not ''vice versa,'' is to presume a hierarchy between the two which in the case of Eith and each of its moons is very tenuous.

	Theoretically all bodies in a system exert at least some [[Wikipedia:gravity\|gravitational force]] on all other bodies in the system, but for most planets the masses involved are defined by a hierarchy so enormous that it’s unmistakable and indisputable. Often the influence of the smaller bodies on the larger is negligible.		Theoretically all bodies in a system exert at least some [[Wikipedia:gravity\|gravitational force]] on all other bodies in the system, but for most planets the masses involved are defined by a hierarchy so enormous that it’s unmistakable and indisputable. Often the influence of the smaller bodies on the larger is negligible.