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| + | Classified as a [[yellow dwarf]] [[star]], '''Sol''' (also known colloquially to earthbound Humans as the '''"Sun"''') was the primary for the [[Sol system|Sol]] [[star system|system]]. This system was located in a [[stellar cluster]] in [[Sector 001]] (or '''Sol sector''') of the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. |
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| − | | class="even" | G2V |
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| − | | class="odd" colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | As seen from [[Jupiter]]<br>(located on the lower right) |
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| − | '''Sol''' (aka '''The Sun''' or '''Helios''') was the common name for the [[star]] that formed the [[Sol system]], where the planet [[Earth]] is located. It is a [[main sequence]] star of the [[spectral class]] G2V with an age of circa 4.5 billion [[year]]s and will at least shine for another [[Far future|five billion years]]. |
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| + | The location of Sol in the [[Milky Way Galaxy]] was depicted on a [[Federation]] [[star chart]] in [[2293]]. Sol was located near [[Tau Ceti]], [[Alpha Centauri]], and [[Sirius]]. ({{TOS|The Cage}}, {{Film|6}}, ''production art'', {{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}}) The location of Sol was also seen in a [[viewscreen]] chart displayed by the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) library computer|USS ''Enterprise-D'' library computer]]. ({{TOS|The Cage}}; {{TNG|The Naked Now|The Last Outpost|Datalore|Conspiracy}}) |
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| − | {{bginfo|Sol's location was mentioned as a small note on a very large [[star chart]] graphic created for {{TNG|Conspiracy}}. It was the image behind the chair in the room where [[Dexter Remmick]] was killed. It appears to be near [[Holberg 917G]], [[Alpha Centauri]], and [[Tau Ceti]].}} |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | For centuries, [[Human]]s believed that Sol revolved around [[Earth]]. When the [[scientist]] [[Galileo Galilei]] publicly challenged this belief in the early [[17th century]], by teaching that the opposite was true - that Earth revolved around Sol, he was tried and convicted by an [[inquisition]]. The inquisition ordered that his books be burned. ({{TNG|Where Silence Has Lease}}; {{DS9|In the Hands of the Prophets}}) |
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| + | In February of [[2152]], [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]] pointed Sol out to [[Keyla]] in the [[Risa|Risan]] night sky. ({{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}}) |
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| + | In [[2254]], Sol was seen on a map depicting the inner Sol system. This map was scanned by the [[Talosian]]s. ({{TOS|The Cage}}) |
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| + | [[2267|Three years later]], Sol was seen on a chart depicting the Sol system. This map was scanned by ''[[Nomad]]''. ({{TOS|The Changeling}}) |
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In the year [[2286]], the crew of "{{HMS|Bounty}}" used the "[[slingshot effect]]" to travel to the year [[1986]], and once again in that year to return to 2286. ({{film|4}}) |
In the year [[2286]], the crew of "{{HMS|Bounty}}" used the "[[slingshot effect]]" to travel to the year [[1986]], and once again in that year to return to 2286. ({{film|4}}) |
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| + | File:The Explored Galaxy.jpg|The location of Sol in "The Explored Galaxy" wall chart |
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| + | File:Spaceflight Chronology starchart 1.jpg|The location of Sol on a star chart |
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| + | File:Star chart - Sol, Jupiter, K'ushui.jpg|Sol and nearby stars |
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| + | File:Earth solar system, The changeling.jpg|''Chart 14A: The Sol System.'': The location of Sol |
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| + | File:Sol system, The Cage.jpg|The location of Sol |
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| + | == Appendices == |
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* {{ENT|The Expanse}} |
* {{ENT|The Expanse}} |
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* {{TOS|Tomorrow is Yesterday}} (''remastered'') |
* {{TOS|Tomorrow is Yesterday}} (''remastered'') |
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* {{film|1}} |
* {{film|1}} |
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* {{film|4}} |
* {{film|4}} |
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* {{DS9|Past Tense, Part II}} |
* {{DS9|Past Tense, Part II}} |
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| + | === Background information === |
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| + | [[File:Earth and sun, TNG opening sequence.jpg|thumb|Earth surrounding the sun as seen in the TNG opening sequence]] |
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| + | Sol appeared in the first shot of the opening sequence of the [[remastered]] ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', seen surrounded by the [[Earth]], [[Luna|the moon]], [[Jupiter]], and [[Saturn]] before the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} started its exploration of the unknown space. |
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| + | The [[viewscreen]] graphic on the [[bridge]] of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} from {{film|2}}, was taken from page T0:02:07:02 of the ''[[Star Fleet Technical Manual]]'' by [[Franz Joseph]]. Many of the names for astronomical bodies were unique to this book. |
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| + | The star chart naming stars within 20 light years of Sol was drawn by [[Rick Sternbach]] for the ''[[Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology]]'' in the late 1970s. Found on page 77, this chart showed Earth commercial and exploration routes after the use of [[warp drive]] began. |
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Revision as of 18:38, 13 April 2014
Sol
Classified as a yellow dwarf star, Sol (also known colloquially to earthbound Humans as the "Sun") was the primary for the Sol system. This system was located in a stellar cluster in Sector 001 (or Sol sector) of the Alpha Quadrant.
The location of Sol in the Milky Way Galaxy was depicted on a Federation star chart in 2293. Sol was located near Tau Ceti, Alpha Centauri, and Sirius. (TOS: "The Cage", Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, production art, ENT: "Two Days and Two Nights") The location of Sol was also seen in a viewscreen chart displayed by the USS Enterprise-D library computer. (TOS: "The Cage"; TNG: "The Naked Now", "The Last Outpost", "Datalore", "Conspiracy")
History
For centuries, Humans believed that Sol revolved around Earth. When the scientist Galileo Galilei publicly challenged this belief in the early 17th century, by teaching that the opposite was true - that Earth revolved around Sol, he was tried and convicted by an inquisition. The inquisition ordered that his books be burned. (TNG: "Where Silence Has Lease"; DS9: "In the Hands of the Prophets")
In February of 2152, Captain Jonathan Archer pointed Sol out to Keyla in the Risan night sky. (ENT: "Two Days and Two Nights")
In April of 2153 as the Enterprise NX-01 was returning home due to the Xindi attack on Earth, Ensign Travis Mayweather notified Captain Jonathan Archer that Sol could be seen on the ship's viewscreen. (ENT: "The Expanse")
During the mid-23rd century on at least two accounts, the crew of the USS Enterprise used Sol to assist in a method of time travel known as the slingshot effect after they had been sent to the past. (TOS: "Tomorrow is Yesterday", "Assignment: Earth")
In 2254, Sol was seen on a map depicting the inner Sol system. This map was scanned by the Talosians. (TOS: "The Cage")
Three years later, Sol was seen on a chart depicting the Sol system. This map was scanned by Nomad. (TOS: "The Changeling")
In the year 2286, the crew of "HMS Bounty" used the "slingshot effect" to travel to the year 1986, and once again in that year to return to 2286. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
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Appendices
Appearances
- ENT: "The Expanse"
- TOS: "Tomorrow is Yesterday" (remastered)
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (name on a star chart)
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
- DS9: "Past Tense, Part II"
Background information
Earth surrounding the sun as seen in the TNG opening sequence
Sol appeared in the first shot of the opening sequence of the remastered Star Trek: The Next Generation, seen surrounded by the Earth, the moon, Jupiter, and Saturn before the USS Enterprise-D started its exploration of the unknown space.
The viewscreen graphic on the bridge of the USS Enterprise from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, was taken from page T0:02:07:02 of the Star Fleet Technical Manual by Franz Joseph. Many of the names for astronomical bodies were unique to this book.
The star chart naming stars within 20 light years of Sol was drawn by Rick Sternbach for the Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology in the late 1970s. Found on page 77, this chart showed Earth commercial and exploration routes after the use of warp drive began.
External links
- Template:NCwiki
- Sol at Wikipedia
- Sun at the Internet Stellar Database