Nemesis star, artwork
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Nemesis star, artwork
Nemesis star. Computer artwork of the star Nemesis, a hypothetical companion star to the Sun (upper left). It is thought that Nemesis is either a red or brown dwarf that moves in an elliptical orbit at a distance from the sun that varies between 90, 000 astronomical units and 20, 000 astronomical units. This path would lead it through the Oort cloud, a cloud of comet nuclei. One theory is that this would send some comets on a path to Earth and so would explain the periodic mass extinctions of life, such as that which wiped out the dinosaurs. However Nemesis has not been found despite extensive searches
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Astrophysical Astrophysics Brown Dwarf Comet Cometary Comets Cosmological Cosmology Hypothesis Hypothetical Mass Extinction Oort Cloud Planetary Science Red Dwarf Solar System Star Stars Theoretical Theory Universe Extinctions Nemesis
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This artwork titled "Nemesis Star" takes us on a journey into the depths of our solar system, unveiling the mysteries that lie beyond. In this computer-generated illustration, we are presented with a hypothetical companion star to our Sun, known as Nemesis. Positioned in the upper left corner, Nemesis is believed to be either a red or brown dwarf star. The enigmatic nature of Nemesis lies in its elliptical orbit around the Sun, which varies between an astonishing 90,000 and 20,000 astronomical units. This orbital path would take it through the Oort cloud—a vast reservoir of comet nuclei—potentially altering their trajectories towards Earth. Scientists have proposed that this celestial dance between Nemesis and comets could explain periodic mass extinctions throughout history. Notably, it has been suggested as a possible cause for the demise of dinosaurs millions of years ago. Despite extensive searches conducted by astronomers worldwide, Nemesis remains elusive and yet to be found. Nevertheless, this thought-provoking artwork sparks curiosity about our universe's uncharted territories and invites us to ponder upon the intricate interplay between celestial bodies. Through its mesmerizing depiction of cosmic phenomena like dark twins and theoretical concepts such as mass extinction events and planetary science theories; this print from Science Photo Library serves as a reminder that there is still much more waiting to be discovered within the boundless expanse of space.
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