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Author Topic:   Bode's Law Found Outside Our Solar System?
nipok
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Message 1 of 6 (141948)
09-13-2004 1:36 AM


Just wondering if anyone came across any results that demonstrate Bode's law taking place in other solar systems besides ours. I've not had much luck finding out about other planets that we have found. I'm trying to determine if the approximate mass density of the host star affects Bode's law or if the formula is constant across multiple size host stars.
Thanks,

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Message 2 of 6 (141951)
09-13-2004 1:47 AM
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09-13-2004 1:36 AM


More meat please
You might, for the uninitiated, tell us what Bode's law is. You could give some of the details of what you have found and where you looked. You could also give some clue as to why this matters to anything that we discuss here.
Thanks.

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nipok
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Message 3 of 6 (142276)
09-14-2004 4:35 AM
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09-13-2004 1:47 AM


Re: More meat please
Bode's law relates to the distances that planets can be from the sun. It seems to give an almost mathematical nature to our solar system. If it was found that Bode's law or a variant of Bode's law is being seen in other solar systems then some may argue that the nature of galactic evolution is very finely structured and not as chaotic as some may think. Does being able to lay down a formula that dictates how solar systems are created lead towards the physics of science or the physics of design I can't say. Arguments could be made towards both points.
Life insurance statistics is one of many links that discusses Bode's law. I guess the place I am heading with this line of query is that if we look at a spiral galaxy are the arms at an approximate distance from the center to also fall in line with Bode's Law so could this be used to explain more than just solar systems but maybe galaxies as well. And if so then what about applying this to the Bohr-Ruterhford model. Is there any correlation between the location of precisely placed electron shells and precisely placed planets.
If we see Bode's observation applying to more than just our 1 solar system I am sure science would be fascinated but would that lend credence to some type of grand design ? (not that I am a proponent of intelligent design but I could see where some might try to make the argument)

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Message 4 of 6 (142337)
09-14-2004 12:27 PM
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09-14-2004 4:35 AM


AM says "not yet"
The chaotic entities known as administration are having thoughts of tightening up on the topics released to debate.
This one seems pretty remote to the theme of creationism vs. evolution.
Perhaps you might refine your statement to contain more about Bodes Law.
Other adimins may feel different, but I'm going to hold off on advancing this one.
I invite you and others to comment at Considerations of topic promotions from the Proposed New Topics forum.
Adminnemooseus

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Message 5 of 6 (145535)
09-29-2004 1:09 AM
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09-14-2004 12:27 PM


Bodes law
is often posited in Creationist circles as an example of design. The idea that a simple mathematical relationship can give the semimajor axes of the planets in sequential order.
There are real problems with this and you actually don't see it raised much by the 'serious' Creationist groups like AIG and ICR.

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01-24-2005 11:21 AM


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