https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-l ... e-68173794
This news reminds me of Hal Clement's SF novel "Mission of Gravity", about a planet which rotates in only 18 minutes, with its gravity varying from 3g at the equator to 700 g at the poles, and with the equatorial diameter more than twice the polar. So maybe not so fanciful after all!
New planets have flattened shapes 'like Smarties', study finds
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Re: New planets have flattened shapes 'like Smarties', study finds
Pretty much all planets are wider than tall due to their gravity.
I do not think I would like to be on one shaped like a Smartie though.
I do not think I would like to be on one shaped like a Smartie though.
Some nice refractors, eyepieces, mounts and related equipment
The only culture I have is from yogurt
The only culture I have is from yogurt
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