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fossilesque@mander.xyzM to Science Memes@mander.xyzEnglish · 2 days ago

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barycenter_(astronomy)

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    Correct.

    I also believe that one of the criteria for a binary planet is that the barycenter is outside either body. Like Pluto/Charon.

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      Don’t forget the other 3 bodies in the Pluto/Charon system

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        Is that a problem?

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          depends! do you wanna know how the system will evolve over long periods of time?

          … then yes!

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            So you’re saying it’s a Three-Body Problem

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              Technically 5, but yes

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        I’ve always preached inclusivity and would welcome 3 more planets

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        I just can’t remember their names :-(

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          The only one I remember is Styx cause I remember the river from mythology cause I thought it was cool. Not a damn clue what the others were.

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            Oh yeah! Also Nix and Hygea i think.

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          Same. That’s why I was lazy and didn’t even mention them ;)

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