The Dead Sun Theory - Real Life Astrophysics and Minecraft
22,160I have formed a theory about the composition and origins of the Minecraft solar system using basic astrophysics from observations of the night sky and knowledge of the real solar system. (p.s. Like any theory, this one has holes. Can you spot them?). There's also a FAQ below:
Q: Sun's don't turn into black dwarfs until after they explode. Wouldn't this wipe out all life?
A: Indeed it would. However it's entirely possible for life to arise AFTER the explosion. In this case, intelligent life would have millions or billions of years to respond to this threat.
Q: Doesn't the moon having phases negate your "second planet" theory?
A: No. It's always roughly opposite the sun. There can be slight variations in orbit that affect its lighting.
Q: Wouldn't the gravity of the sun crush anything in its atmosphere?
A: Conventionally, yes. But we're assuming that a civilization has the technology to store energy and ignite their home planet, so it stands to reason that they would have the technology to negate that gravity. Maybe that's why there is a huge void under the bedrock.
Q: You can't just blow up a planet and turn it into a sun.
A: That's not a question. Anyways, this society had millions of years to adapt to a fading sun. This would likely lead to a plethora of creative ways to store and utilize energy, and I'm sure that given a million years to figure it out, they would come up with a solution. Maybe they ignited the atmosphere. Maybe they stripped the crust and exposed the core. Maybe they pulled energy from another dimension. A dying star gives you a long time to figure things out.
Q: How do you transport an entire planet's worth of "stone, dirt, and life"
A: Again, this isn't a fast process. Multiple trips over a few million years gives you enough time to get things done.
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Space Engine: http://en.spaceengine.org/
NASA timelapses - http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/
Hermitcraft: hermitcraft.com
MC Shuttle: http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/space-shuttle-1901972/
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