Information coming from amateur
astronomers and independent investigators seem to point in the direction of
Nemesis being a Pulsar, a type of Neutron star beaming out light at the
magnetic poles. The nature of the pulses are of an extremely low frequency (~1
rev/min) suggesting in this case that the star is very old. Naturally, the
rotational speed of a newly formed Neutron star is much higher than that of a
"Senior Neutron star". Nemesis is likely a "periodic
pulsar", meaning it is dormant for the most part, only being active when
in the close proximity of our Sun.
The Magnetic Axis of
a Pulsar typically differs from the Spin Axis. This is what produces the
pulsing effect. The beams of light from the magnetic poles are likely caused
by particles of high energy, emitting light when forced along the magnetic field
lines, focusing in the magnetic pole areas of the star.
Even though the Magnetic
Axis wobbles, there is still a general direction in the magnetic field
polarity of the Pulsar. This direction follows the Spin Axis. In the case of
Nemesis, what is magnetic "North and South" will come out perfectly
clear to the planets of the Solar System. The wobble might cause an overall
unrest though,
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Nemesis Aphelion point
At the Aphelion point in the binary
system of Nemesis and Sol, Nemesis performs a strange turn. One would expect
the Spin Axis of the star to be at a 90 degree angle compared to its orbit,
this is not the case with Nemesis. Nemesis orbit appears to be tilted some 60
degrees in comparison with the Solar Ecliptic but since Nemesis has a another
tilt, this time relative to its own orbit, the angle of inclination will settle
at 30 degrees. This will bring the Spin Axis of Nemesis generally pointing in a
North-South direction, in relation to the Solar Ecliptic. (Not taking the
Precession of the Equinoxes into account).
When Nemesis reaches the Aphelion
point, the rate and direction of spin will stay exactly the same, but the Spin
Axis will slowly start to turn and perform a 180 degree roll; magnetic north
will turn south and vice versa. This is the crux of the matter when it comes to
Nemesis destructive potential.
In the image above, we see Nemesis
entering at the right side. It is tilted 30 degrees in comparison to its own
orbit, the Spin Axis at this stage pointing directly towards the Ecliptic
plane. Now the star begins to turn, tipping the Axis to compensate the
directional change. At the end of the Aphelion, Nemesis has completed its roll
but now the North Axis is pointing in the direction of the Ecliptic. The spin
direction remained the same all the time but since the entire star is now
upside down, the spin will appear to have reversed when Nemesis re-encounters
the Solar System planets. And since the magnetic poles correspond to the
general direction of the Spin Axis, a magnetic Pole reversal has taken place as
well. Our binary system is quite frankly not a stable environment.
Nemesis Perihelion point
The situation when Nemesis rises
above the Ecliptic, reaching its Perihelion point, is quite different. Here,
the star just gently halts in its movement. No tipping of the Spin Axis occurs,
and thus, the magnetic poles remain unaltered. (Again, not taking the factor
concerning the Precession of the Equinoxes into account, which alters the orbit
of Nemesis and thereby the angle of the Spin Axis).
The situation is just as if you had
a ball, tossing it into the air and filming it in slow motion. The ball would
move up, halting for a while in its highest position, then falling down again.
Thus it is like with Nemesis; the star reaches the peak in its orbit, standing
as Hyperborea, the Night star of the North. Then begins the journey down, past
the Sun and into the deep Abyss, below the Ecliptic. The plasma cord it had
developed towards the Sun breaks. The pulsing light from the magnetic pole
areas withers and flicker out. But you never know, there are rumors about the
dark Sun at one time regaining its luminosity. Can a dark Sun flare up to light
again; that would be a wondrous event!
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