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Originally Posted by Suzy
I'm interested to know what your views are on John Dobson's interesting theory of what defines a star/planet. 
He insists Jupiter and Saturn are actually stars and explains why.
Take a look at this video, forward 10.36 mins into the interview for the segment I'm talking about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnIf2...eature=related
What he's said, combined with the latest findings of "The star that shouldn't exist" (ESO press release), I'm wondering if Dobson may be on the right track?
...and to take things further, could this new star then be another Jupiter?  As we seem to be finding lone planets (without stars).
I'm confused.
Aye.. the definition of stars and planets is getting more and more complicated each day, 
especially as I'm trying to learn more about stars.  |
Thanks for posting the link Suzy.
I found the interview very interesting, and "down to earth". so to speak.
A lot of interesting stories in there, and an impressive speaker to listen to.
Not to mention controversial on a number of issues.