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| − | The [[Wisp Cloud]] is a cloud of interstellar dust and gas | + | [[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]] |
| + | The [[Wisp Cloud]] is a cloud of interstellar dust and gas found within [[Wayland Sector]], within the [[Empty Stars]]. | ||
| + | * It is an [[astrographic feature]] and a [[nebula]]. | ||
| − | == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | The Wisp Cloud is a long linear giant molecular cloud. It has general dimensions of 5 parsces coreward-rimward, 6 parsecs spinward-trailing, and covers an area of approximately 8 parsecs. The density and size of the cloud permits the formation of molecules such as molecular hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>), carbon monoxide (CO) and ammonia (NH<sub>4</sub>). The Cloud's mean density is around 100,000 particles per cm³. It has an interior structure consisting of a complex pattern of filaments, sheets, bubbles, and irregular clumps. | + | The Wisp Cloud is a long linear giant molecular cloud. It has general dimensions of 5 parsces coreward-rimward, 6 parsecs spinward-trailing, and covers an area of approximately 8 parsecs. The density and size of the cloud permits the formation of molecules such as molecular hydrogen (H<sub><small>2</small></sub>), carbon monoxide (CO) and ammonia (NH<sub><small>4</small></sub>). The Cloud's mean density is around 100,000 particles per cm³. It has an interior structure consisting of a complex pattern of filaments, sheets, bubbles, and irregular clumps. |
| − | The densest parts of the Cloud, with concentrations of particles in excess of a million per cm³, are called molecular cores. The quantities of dust within the cores are sufficient to block light from background stars so that they appear in silhouette as dark nebulae. Each core generally measures a few thousand AU in diameter. | + | The densest parts of the Cloud, with concentrations of particles in excess of a million per cm³, are called molecular cores. The quantities of dust within the cores are sufficient to block light from background stars so that they appear in silhouette as dark nebulae. Each core generally measures a few thousand [[AU]] in diameter. |
The Wisp Cloud lies within the [[Great Void]]. It has separated from the [[Veil of The Rim]], apparently being drawn towards the gravitational well of the red main sequence star located in hex 2234 of [[Wayland Sector]]. | The Wisp Cloud lies within the [[Great Void]]. It has separated from the [[Veil of The Rim]], apparently being drawn towards the gravitational well of the red main sequence star located in hex 2234 of [[Wayland Sector]]. | ||
| − | == History == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
The feature was detected by the [[University of Selasia]] [[Spinward Survey]]. It became public knowledge following publication of the "[[Where The Stars End]]" Astrographic Survey in 5570AD. | The feature was detected by the [[University of Selasia]] [[Spinward Survey]]. It became public knowledge following publication of the "[[Where The Stars End]]" Astrographic Survey in 5570AD. | ||
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== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | == [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | ||
This [[astrographic feature]] is primarily found in the following areas: <br> | This [[astrographic feature]] is primarily found in the following areas: <br> | ||
| − | ''[[ | + | ''[[Uncharted Space]] - [[Empty Stars]]:'' |
* [[Wayland Sector]] | * [[Wayland Sector]] | ||
| − | ** [[ | + | ** [[Unnamed Subsector]]s |
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=== World Listing: 1105 === | === World Listing: 1105 === | ||
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{{ClusterWorlds2}} | {{ClusterWorlds2}} | ||
| − | == References & Contributors | + | == References & Contributors (Sources) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
| + | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | |S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] |
| − | | | + | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] |
| + | |S4= Author & Contributor: [[User:WHULorigan|WHULorigan]] | ||
| + | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | [[Category: Astrography]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Nebula]] | ||
{{LEA|Infinitys Shore}} | {{LEA|Infinitys Shore}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:45, 5 March 2019
The Wisp Cloud is a cloud of interstellar dust and gas found within Wayland Sector, within the Empty Stars.
- It is an astrographic feature and a nebula.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Wisp Cloud is a long linear giant molecular cloud. It has general dimensions of 5 parsces coreward-rimward, 6 parsecs spinward-trailing, and covers an area of approximately 8 parsecs. The density and size of the cloud permits the formation of molecules such as molecular hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide (CO) and ammonia (NH4). The Cloud's mean density is around 100,000 particles per cm³. It has an interior structure consisting of a complex pattern of filaments, sheets, bubbles, and irregular clumps.
The densest parts of the Cloud, with concentrations of particles in excess of a million per cm³, are called molecular cores. The quantities of dust within the cores are sufficient to block light from background stars so that they appear in silhouette as dark nebulae. Each core generally measures a few thousand AU in diameter.
The Wisp Cloud lies within the Great Void. It has separated from the Veil of The Rim, apparently being drawn towards the gravitational well of the red main sequence star located in hex 2234 of Wayland Sector.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The feature was detected by the University of Selasia Spinward Survey. It became public knowledge following publication of the "Where The Stars End" Astrographic Survey in 5570AD.
Image Repository[edit]
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This astrographic feature is primarily found in the following areas:
Uncharted Space - Empty Stars:
World Listing: 1105[edit]
The following systems and worlds are associated with this astrographic feature:
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: WHULorigan
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science