The Solar System - The Suns
The Suns
The mostly water world of Camory revolves around a trinary star system. The three stars, while of almost identical mass, are at three entirely different stages of their lifespan. As such, there is a considerable size difference between the stars.
They are known collectively as the Heliyons and sometimes as the Sisters or the Shines. The Zyloans refer to the stars as the Fathers.
The Heliyons always rise in the east and set in the west.
Dalsharnik: A red dwarf and an ancient star.
Seriat: A yellow main sequence star, middle-aged star
Azura: A blue star and a rather young star. While considerably smaller than the other two (and small than most known blue stars which are pulsars), it is easily the brightest object in the sky. This star is also known as the Forge to some of the dwarven races.
The stars circle in a figure eight. Due to the eccentricity of Camoray’s orbit being nearly circular, the stars generally appear at the same size throughout the year.
Because the inclination of Camoray’s orbital plane to the stars is also zero, the circling of the stars are always in an up-down position and their circling in the figure 8 pattern is easily seen at certain times of the year.
For a visual aid on how the figure 8 circling of the stars occurs, follow this link. Circling Suns
While this shows the view happening on its side, from Camoray’s perspective the figure 8 is always up/down The primal position is with Dalsharnik on top. As the cycle takes roughly 21 days, Dalsharnik appears at the top of the orbit about once every 21 days. This is called Prime Heliyon. Para Heliyon refers to when Seriat is at the top of the cycle and Zalos Heliyon is when Seriat is at the top of the cycle. Obviously, one’s position on Camoray will affect which star appears at the top as perspectives can change between a viewer standing near the northern pole verses and a viewer near the southern pole. The first Prime Heliyon after the New year and the first after the Mid-Year usually have significance in most cultures. Some cultures won’t start the new year until the first Prime Heliyon has arrived, meaning in that culture the New Year can be delayed by as much as 21 days. As Camory approaches the equinoxes, it is now seeing the Heliyons from the side. This means the closer to the equinox, the closer the stars appear lined up in a vertical line, creating a dance where they simply move up and down. The names for which star is on top doesn’t change. What becomes unique is that six times each cycle, one star will pass in front of the other (see image above).
These are the days where one will find the given sun at the top of the cycle during the Year 1331 AC Full Calendar.
While this shows the view happening on its side, from Camoray’s perspective the figure 8 is always up/down The primal position is with Dalsharnik on top. As the cycle takes roughly 21 days, Dalsharnik appears at the top of the orbit about once every 21 days. This is called Prime Heliyon. Para Heliyon refers to when Seriat is at the top of the cycle and Zalos Heliyon is when Seriat is at the top of the cycle. Obviously, one’s position on Camoray will affect which star appears at the top as perspectives can change between a viewer standing near the northern pole verses and a viewer near the southern pole. The first Prime Heliyon after the New year and the first after the Mid-Year usually have significance in most cultures. Some cultures won’t start the new year until the first Prime Heliyon has arrived, meaning in that culture the New Year can be delayed by as much as 21 days. As Camory approaches the equinoxes, it is now seeing the Heliyons from the side. This means the closer to the equinox, the closer the stars appear lined up in a vertical line, creating a dance where they simply move up and down. The names for which star is on top doesn’t change. What becomes unique is that six times each cycle, one star will pass in front of the other (see image above).
- When Dalsharnik passes in front of another of the three, it always completely eclipses that star.
- When Seriat passes in front of Azura, it eclipses the other star.
- When Seriat passes in front of Dalsharnik, it can be seen passing across the less bright red star.
- When Azura passes across Dalsharnik, it can be seen passing across the red star as a bright mote of white light.
- When Azura passes in front of Seriat, despite Seriat’s larger size, Azura light will merge and all that can be seen is one bright white star the size of Seriat. The effect is noticeable as the two stars approach each other. While Seriat is several times larger, as Azura closes in and starts to cross in front, the yellow of Seriat appears to get brighter and brighter till it appears white. Then as Azura pass beyond, it once again takes on its blinding blue light while Seriat once again resumes appearing yellow.
These are the days where one will find the given sun at the top of the cycle during the Year 1331 AC Full Calendar.
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