Nemesis theory?

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Nemesis theory?

Matt Burley — 8/22/2001 2:44:03 PM (archived)

I think this is what you're referring to, in terms of the 26 million year cycle:

http://www.columbia.edu/~kvr10/theory.html

But if this small companion star really existed, couldn't Hubble spot it? Honestly, how strong is the evidence for this theory? You'd think it would be pretty clear from the study of lunar cratering...

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Home is the Hunter, home from the hill - Nick Hoffman - 8/21/2001 12:16:42 PM
- Welcome home, Nick! - ebnelson - 8/22/2001 5:05:21 PM
- Where are you at on Very Large Impacts and Mars? - E.P. Grondine - 8/22/2001 12:55:56 PM
  - Nemesis theory? - Matt Burley - 8/22/2001 2:44:03 PM
    - No... - E.P. Grondine - 8/24/2001 4:41:08 PM
  - Requirements For Habitable Moon - Mark Eby - 8/22/2001 2:09:27 PM
    - Interesting, thanks n/t - gbaikie - 8/22/2001 4:18:24 PM
- Well said - n/t - DA - 8/21/2001 5:08:01 PM
- You've had an impact - Gary - 8/21/2001 4:26:37 PM
- Good to see you back Nick! - Justin Kelly - 8/21/2001 1:07:28 PM
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