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| − | '''Alpha Majoris''' was a [[star]], the primary of the Alpha Majoris system. The system included the [[planet]] [[Alpha Majoris I]]. ({{TOS|Wolf in the Fold}}) The location of Alpha Majoris was depicted on a [[Federation]] [[star chart]] in [[2293 |
+ | '''Alpha Majoris''' was a [[star]], the primary of the Alpha Majoris system. The system included the [[planet]] [[Alpha Majoris I]]. ({{TOS|Wolf in the Fold}}) The location of Alpha Majoris was depicted on a [[Federation]] [[star chart]] in [[2293]]. ({{film|6}}) |
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The first planet of the system was home to an [[non-sentient lifeforms|animal]] known as the [[Mellitus]], a "cloud creature". In its normal state, it existed as a [[gas]] held together by a highly cohesive [[electromagnetic field]]. When the mellitus stopped, it became [[solid]]. These abilities were considered similar to those possessed by the [[Redjac]] entity. ({{TOS|Wolf in the Fold}}) |
The first planet of the system was home to an [[non-sentient lifeforms|animal]] known as the [[Mellitus]], a "cloud creature". In its normal state, it existed as a [[gas]] held together by a highly cohesive [[electromagnetic field]]. When the mellitus stopped, it became [[solid]]. These abilities were considered similar to those possessed by the [[Redjac]] entity. ({{TOS|Wolf in the Fold}}) |
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| − | {{bginfo|According to the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', on page 47, Alpha Majoris has two alternate names: Dubbe and {{w|Alpha Ursae Majoris}}. It was located in the [[Alpha Quadrant]].}} |
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| ⚫ | This chart was also seen in several ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' episodes set in the [[24th century]], from the year [[2364]] to [[2370]]. These were: {{TNG|Conspiracy|The Measure Of A Man|The Emissary|The Mind's Eye|The Game}} and {{DS9|In the Hands of the Prophets|Cardassians}}. |
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| + | == ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' == |
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| + | Alpha Majoris (Dubbe, Alpha Ursae Majoris) was located in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. This was a [[multiple star system|quadrinary star system]]. The primary was a [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|Class K star]]. It had a magnitude of -3, which was 1,000 times brighter than [[Sol]]. A stellar companion was a Class K star, too. A third star was a [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|Class F star]]. The final star was a [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|Class A star]]. (page 47) |
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Revision as of 16:17, 22 August 2012
The Explored Galaxy: The location of Alpha Majoris
Alpha Majoris was a star, the primary of the Alpha Majoris system. The system included the planet Alpha Majoris I. (TOS: "Wolf in the Fold") The location of Alpha Majoris was depicted on a Federation star chart in 2293. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
The first planet of the system was home to an animal known as the Mellitus, a "cloud creature". In its normal state, it existed as a gas held together by a highly cohesive electromagnetic field. When the mellitus stopped, it became solid. These abilities were considered similar to those possessed by the Redjac entity. (TOS: "Wolf in the Fold")
Background
The Explored Galaxy
This chart was also seen in several Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes set in the 24th century, from the year 2364 to 2370. These were: TNG: "Conspiracy", "The Measure Of A Man", "The Emissary", "The Mind's Eye", "The Game" and DS9: "In the Hands of the Prophets", "Cardassians".
Star Trek: Star Charts
Alpha Majoris (Dubbe, Alpha Ursae Majoris) was located in the Alpha Quadrant. This was a quadrinary star system. The primary was a Class K star. It had a magnitude of -3, which was 1,000 times brighter than Sol. A stellar companion was a Class K star, too. A third star was a Class F star. The final star was a Class A star. (page 47)