#it's a hot jupiter

[darthkvznblogs]

What does Thanos think of species that don't fit his worldview? Like the Pyronites, who live on a star and therefore are not wasting the resources of a planet.

Well, they may not consume the same kind of resources that organics do, but they still consume something. Living organisms (those that develop naturally, as opposed to manufactured synthetics like Geth or the Mechamorphs) don't just exist; they are born, they grow, they reproduce, and they die. Obviously, these functions take different forms for different species, but in the end, they still follow these rules in some way.

In a sense, a species like the Pyronites would be worse; the resources they require are even more rare than those of organics (who can typically share food somewhat safely and have a much wider range of habitats they can live in) so in Thanos' eyes, they're destined for collapse even quicker than the rest.

(Of course, that is the issue here; this is Thanos' opinion. And sure, many species throughout the centuries have ended themselves in a similar way to the people of Titan. But many have also found workarounds, solved their problems and avoided extinction - not that this knowledge would sway the Mad Titan. I think Thanos can justify pretty much anything he does in his crusade, because at the end of the day, he enjoys the killing just a bit more than he values the living)

[frogmansides]

snamily (snake family)

[shpepyao]

please can humanity achieve more powerful tech to explore outer space, I need more cool exoplanets to ponder and make out of them anthro critters

[ididntwanttobeahalfblood]

i realize now that your godly parent has less to do with you as a person and more to do with how hot and interesting your mortal parent was. so, those 'which cabin do you belong to?' should be less about your likes and dislikes and a lot of 'which god do you think your parent can pull?'

[hot-astrology]

Jupiter In Taurus

Jupiter in 1st: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, and its influence is said to bring expansion and growth. If you have Jupiter transiting your 1st house , you may experience a boost in self-confidence and attractiveness over the next 4 months. For Taurus risings in particular, this expansion may manifest in a slow and steady approach to moving forward in life, as well as a potential increase in appetite and weight gain. During this time, you may find that others see you as wise and knowledgeable and may be more receptive to your ideas and opinions. This could be a great time for recognition and success, as well as personal transformation and growth. You may also find yourself drawn to spiritual or religious practices that enhance your physical and mental well-being. Overall, this is a time of abundance and expansion in your life, and you should embrace the opportunities that come your way. Keep an open mind and a positive attitude, and you may be surprised at how much you can achieve.

Jupiter in 2nd: Jupiter in the 2nd house can bring about a sense of expansion in terms of financial matters. This placement indicates that you may have a tendency to spend a lot of money during this time, especially if Jupiter is badly aspected. However, it can also bring a great sense of knowledge and understanding about wealth and prosperity. If you own a business, you may find that you are able to save money during this period, and Jupiter's blessings may continue for the next 4 months. With a positively aspected Jupiter, you may experience stability in your finances. This can lead to acquiring valuable assets during this time. Additionally, you may feel more comfortable expressing your opinions and asserting yourself. Aries risings in particular may feel very blessed and comfortable in their finances during this time. This placement may also indicate a tendency to spend money on clothes and accessories. However, you may also attract stable resources and financial opportunities. Overall, Jupiter in the 2nd house can bring about both positive and negative financial experiences, but with awareness and positive aspects, it can lead to stability and growth in this area of life.

Jupiter in 3rd: Jupiter's placement in the third house can bring about numerous positive changes in an individual's life. One of the most significant changes is the increase in intellect and communication skills. Those with this placement may find themselves more articulate and confident in their conversations. Additionally, there may be a move associated with this placement, which could lead to many short-distance trips that teach about stability and settling down. Another positive aspect of this placement is the acquisition of a new skill that is of great value. For writers, this transit is especially exciting as it provides more time and comfort to write, which can lead to a surge of new ideas. These ideas may revolve around home and money, as the placement is in Taurus. This placement also brings the opportunity to meet new friends who will be there for the long term. With an increase in communication skills, it is likely that individuals will be talking more and engaging in online relations as well. Furthermore, this is an excellent time for publishing a book or other written works. Overall, Jupiter's placement in the third house can bring about many positive changes for an individual's intellect, communication skills, and writing abilities. You may also find yourself listening to others a lot as well!

Jupiter in 4th: The transit of Jupiter in Taurus brings with it many blessings for the natives, particularly in the area of their homes. This transit suggests that there may be expansions or even acquisitions of new land/property, so it is a good time for those who are looking to settle down and find a safe haven for themselves. However, Taurus is not a sign of rushing, so it is important to take your time and find a home that feels truly nurturing and comforting. During this transit, Jupiter also encourages us to connect with our lineage and roots. You may find that you are particularly interested in learning more about your family history and where you come from. This transit can bring knowledge and wisdom in areas related to the home, motherhood, childhood memories, and relationships with children and women. For those who are hoping to start a family, this transit may bring good news as Jupiter blesses the mother and family. There is definitely a chance of getting pregnant during this time, so it is a good time to focus on building a strong and supportive home environment. Feminine ancestors will also be watching over and protecting you during this time, so it is a good time to connect with the women in your family and ancestry. Overall, this transit of Jupiter in Taurus promises many blessings and opportunities for growth and prosperity in the area of the home and family.

Jupiter in 5th: During this transit, natives may find themselves drawn to outdoor activities and creative pursuits. Jupiter's influence can expand one's list of hobbies and talents and encourage a more adventurous spirit. Jupiter also encourages a focus on permanence in order to achieve the best results. In terms of creativity and children, Jupiter's blessing can be especially beneficial. This transit may bring about opportunities for artistic expression in fields such as music, film, poetry, and writing. Additionally, this time period may be marked by growth and development in the lives of children, whether they are one's own or those of loved ones. Finally, Jupiter's influence can also lead to pleasurable and comforting romantic experiences during this time. With increased self-confidence and a focus on creative expression, it is a great time to pursue relationships that align with one's personal values and desires.

Jupiter in 6th: Jupiter's influence on health and food can be a positive one. This is a great time to learn more about nutrition and how it affects your body. It's important to establish a routine that works for you and take your time with it. Self-care is also important during this period, so don't hesitate to pamper yourself a bit. You may even start to notice an improvement in your overall appearance as you begin to glow with good health. However, with this placement, there may also be an increase in work at your job. You may find yourself taking on more responsibility and working on longer projects that require more dedication. On the plus side, this could lead to important long-term contracts and a deeper commitment to your relationships. It's important to be aware of potential negative aspects of this placement, particularly in regards to buildings, mental health, and gut issues. If you notice any concerning symptoms, be sure to seek medical attention and take care of yourself both physically and mentally. Overall, this period of strictness and self-work can be a positive one, as long as you take care of yourself and stay aware of any potential issues.

Jupiter in 7th: Influx in business matters. If you have a business, things may get very beautiful with your business. There may be a change in decor or the aesthetic that happens. People may begin to be very attracted to you, and partners you attract could definitely be here for the long term. Expansions in marriage may happen, like buying luxury things together. Blessings when it comes to romantic relationships, court matters, business, and networking! If you're in a relationship, you may notice that your relationship will attain more valuability.

Jupiter in 8th: Expansion in learning about occult matters. You guys will be more private over the next year when it comes to your knowledge and even sexual encounters. You may have an increase in debt. This is a time to be slow when it comes to sexual matters. Be careful and make sure you are getting pleasure. During these next 12 months, you may receive a lot of money from others or inheritances. There may be a huge and powerful change in your life. This could be a pregnancy and / or a move. Maybe you feel the need to share resources even more so. Jupiter will bless you in this area and teach you about occult studies, astrology, magic, pregnancy, sex, transformations, and shared resources. This transit may have to work a little harder and a well to achieve goals.

Jupiter in 9th: Jupiter transiting your 9th house, you will experience expansion in the area of your beliefs. This taurus transit will bring you new experiences and broaden your horizons, leading you into learning how to become wiser. You may find joy in foreign travels or traveling in general. Your beliefs & faith will be tested, and taurus is teaching you to value h beautify these things. You will approach life with an open attitude, looking at every opportunity as a valuable lesson. Jupiter is very happy here, so expect a lot of Goodluck to come your way. If you are in college or have intentions of going back or starting school, this is also a good time. It will be easier for you to focus and understand the information that is presented to you. Spirituality can be a great focus as well!

Jupiter in 10th: The Jupiter in Taurus transit is a significant astrological event that will greatly affect your career, public status, legacy, and relationships with father figures and bosses. During this period, you may find that you place a higher value on these aspects of your life and experience a stronger focus on your work and career aspirations. This transit could bring about advancements and promotions that increase your status and potentially bring fame and attention your way. It is important to keep in mind that Taurus is an earth sign, which means that the results of this transit may take longer to show up. Jupiter is a planet of taking a leap of faith, so you may find yourself feeling more optimistic about your career path and more willing to take risks. This could manifest in many ways, from quitting your job to pursue a passion to asking for a promotion or starting your own business. However, it is important to note that this transit may be slower to manifest due to the slow-moving energies of Taurus and the 10th house. Overall, the Jupiter in Taurus transit is an exciting time for career growth and advancement, but it may require patience and perseverance to see the results you desire. Remember to stay optimistic and trust in the journey, and you may be surprised by the opportunities that come your way.

Jupiter in 11th house: Similar to the 10th house, this could show fame and an increase in friends. In some way, you will gain supporters or even groups of people. This shows internet success/ fame. Jupiter can expand your aspirations & goals. There can be a lot of money made, and a favorable time for networking & attracting beneficial people into your life. Your long- term goals & manifestation will expand & you will want go through experiences that help you learn what your goals are in life. You may meet aqaurian like people, or people who make you think about your future or even impact your future. This is a very busy transit overall, for those with Jupiter transiting the 11th house. You can be very focused on building a following, and this following can be based on women or things that are very creative. Jupiter, the planet of expansion and growth, can have a significant impact on our lives depending on which house it transits. In the 11th house, Jupiter can bring an increase in popularity and success, especially on the internet. You may attract new supporters and groups of people who will help you achieve your long-term goals. This is a favorable time for networking and making beneficial connections. However, be careful not to become too focused on building a following and remember to stay true to your creative and feminine side.

Jupiter in 12th: This transit is a time of solitude and spiritual growth for you. You will find yourself spending a lot of time alone, which will give you the opportunity to study and learn more about yourself. This could also mean that you will be traveling to foreign places, as the 12th house and Jupiter indicate long-distance travel. During this time, you may gain closure on questions that you have had for some time, and you may find that your intuition is heightened. It is important to pay attention to your spiritual hygiene during this time, which means taking care of your spiritual well-being. Jupiter is guiding you towards spiritual exploration, and you may find that you have a lot of luck in this area. This could lead to soul growth, introspection, and learning about what your soul values. You will also learn important soul lessons that will help you get on track. However, it is important to be careful not to go too deep and overindulge in this area, which could lead to anxiety or seclusion from the outside world. Overall, this transit is a time of spiritual fulfillment and growth, and you should embrace it with open arms.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭

𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐳 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐳 || 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢

[ramshacklerumble]

Feeling sappy, so let's go with ♥️ & ♠️ for Helena regarding the TWST relationship ask <3

♥️ - ACE TRAPPOLA

lel thanks for the ask on helena, it’s forcing me to actually think about her some

broadly speaking, helena and ace get along just fine. she’s shy and a bit of a nervous wreck, but she’s sweet and approachable once ace establishes himself as a frequent friendly face at ramshackle. ace thinks she’s cute in a puppy-dog type of way, though that doesn’t stop him from occasionally involving her in his antics from time to time.

beyond being able to chat casually, though, i haven’t been able to come up with anything beyond that. they’re not terribly close, but they don’t have issue being left alone with each other either. helena finds ace to be fun and he’s able to coax out a snarky streak in her she normally isn’t comfortable sharing— even if it isn’t anywhere near as mean-spirited as his.

the big thing that does connect them however is ace VERY QUICKLY catching onto helena’s astronomically massive crush on deuce. while he insists he’s not got a romantic bone in his body, he finds it funny, so he’s not above butting in to give helena a nudge.

especially since he suspects the feelings aren’t one-sided—

—

♠️ - DEUCE SPADE

admittedly these two are still a major wip as im still figuring out just how i wanna go about them

but i wanna say the main theme these two have going on and the main thing that really makes them gravitate towards each other is that they both acknowledge each other’s drive to become better people. and what really makes them click is that they both also begin to hold each other accountable for certain viewpoints of themselves that aren’t helping them achieve that betterment.

deuce’s whole goal is to become a model student and while helena fully believes he’ll be able to achieve that someday, she at some point muses that the reason why deuce is having such a rough go at is is because he thinks the only way he’ll be able to is if he waters down who he is. she sees how much pressure he puts into becoming this imagined “perfect model student,” something he thinks is the direct opposite to who he is naturally.

helena has much respect for deuce. he’s a hard-worker, persistent, and deeply earnest. he dislikes his hot-bloodedness, but helena admires how passionate he is. she wants him to follow his dream of making something of himself— but she believes the answer isn’t to change who he is to the very core of his being, but rather strive to be the best version of himself. he HAS amazing qualities already, he just hasn’t been able to recognize them within himself just yet.

this isn’t all that different from what deuce thinks of helena. he thinks helena is far braver than she believes herself to be. he aware of how little she thinks of herself and how she preemptively beats herself up for things she can’t control, but he also sees her efforts in trying to counteract these thoughts. it’s difficult and she stumbles often, but there hasn’t been a time where she hasn’t gotten back up yet either. helena doesn’t take the easy road and deuce finds that incredibly inspiring. simply put, he thinks she’s one hell of a tough girl. he doesn’t know how to help helena see her the way he does, but it doesn’t stop him from trying.

tag list: @cyanide-latte @simons-twsted-children @tixdixl @blithesharem @thehollowwriter @jovieinramshackle

@theleechyskrunkly @skriblee-ksk @boopshoops @the-trinket-witch

[deadal1enx3]

Can like-

Someone else also agree that X's voice is hot?? Just so i don't go crazy cus- DAYUM

This new episode was awsome, i really loved it and also loved the Ganymede x Europa dynamic bc they were so ADORABLE!! especially at the end cus like really, just get married already, i luv them

Also-

+ headcanon; Mars loves gossip, and also gossips about everything he hears like a highschool mean girl

^ just because of this episode

I also love how Saturn immediately started to shush Jupiter about the secret, maybe it was from true worry about his penalty after the sun finds it out or maybe for himself (/herself with my hcs) 🤷🏻🤷🏻

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE NEXT EPISODE, WE'LL HEAR MORE FROM X!! (hopefully 😞)

[wundersmith-squall]

Jupiter North does not know how to sing

My reasoning:

Jupiter absolutely knows how to dance

If Jupiter could both sing and dance he would be too powerful

Therefore, Jupiter, at this point, cannot sing. He can be taught to sing but when he reaches this power level there will be no stopping him, because he will be very good at it

[sketchedspiders]

“Each second the reckoning comes for you, daughter of God”

Happy 9 year anniversary to the three worst girls since eve💜

[nbydaphne]

nothing will pull a community (scooby doo fandom) together more than a shitty adaptation of their beloved ip (hbo velma)

[oofmilk]

whatever you do don’t think about makoto and kotone being twins, and don’t think about them being separated in the hospital after their parents’ deaths, and don’t think about kotone being dragged away by their relatives and begging to stay by makoto’s side, and don’t think about makoto mistakenly believing his sister abandoned him in his time of need, and don’t think about them losing contact with each other, and don’t think about them reuniting on april 7, 2009

but ESPECIALLY don’t think about them relearning what it’s like to be twins, and don’t think about them bonding again in a way they haven’t been able to since they were young children, and don’t think about them facing off against nyx together, and don’t think about them planning to form the great seal together so they can be together for the rest of eternity, and don’t think about makoto betraying kotone at the last moment and taking her evoker from her, and don’t think about makoto forming the great seal himself while kotone begs him not to leave her alone, and don’t think about makoto sacrificing himself so his sister he loves so dearly can flourish and live the life they both should have gotten

[lumidalemon]

Who's the better friend of Earth competition!!

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*ignore the incorrect word in "Competition" i was sick making this

[deep-space-netwerk]

please please please PLEASE share more on your Thoughts about gas giants!! i'd love to learn in a way that doesnt leave me baffled and half my brain leaking from my ears! you explained things so well in the psyche post and also i think things are generally more fun to learn from someone who is Excited To Share than from Published Research Papers where everything has been dried out For Professional Reasons- understandably so, mind, but i am not In The Field and dont know the terms lol

Okay it's taken me forever to get back to this but I AM SO GLAD YOU ASKED.

Like other planets, it all starts with a disk made of gas and dust orbiting an infant star, called a protoplanetary disk. Like these in the Orion Nebula, discovered by the Hubble!

To form terrestrial planets (rocky planets with relatively thin atmospheres like Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), the gas in the protoplanetary disk coalesces to form hundreds and hundreds of rocky bodies called planetesimals, about a kilometer across. These planetesimals collide, and form dozens of protoplanets about the size of the moon. The protoplanets then collide as well, and stabilize to form the solar system as we know it today.

But, in the case of gas giants, colliding protoplanets don't form fully-finished planets. Instead, they form a core, or a seed.

We think the only thing that determines whether a planet will be terrestrial or a gas giant is simply how far away from the sun it forms - that's it. As a new sun warms its evolving solar system, it heats up the material in the protoplanetary disk. Close to the sun, the disk gets hotter, and things like water and other ices melt and evaporate into gas, making them difficult for the protoplanets to gravitationally capture. However, further away, the icy compounds stay cold enough to remain solid and coalesce along with rocky particles.

That boundary in the solar system - where ices evaporate to gas on the sunward side, and remain solid on the other - is called the "Frost Line". In our solar system, the Frost Line is right between Mars and Jupiter.

The protoplanets that form past the Frost Line turn into gas giant seeds, and are able to (kinda literally) snowball, picking up both rocky and icy material. With all that solid ice available, they grow far larger and far faster than planets in the inner solar system, and their gravity gets stronger and stronger. More gravity causes them to collect even MORE material until they're heavy enough to capture extremely lightweight elements like hydrogen and helium. Which, of course, makes them get even bigger and even heavier! Runaway growth!

But weirdly, as we study more exoplanets (planets that orbit stars other than our sun), we keep finding these huge gas giants incredibly close to their stars! Like, even closer than Mercury is to ours, which is insane. These "Hot Jupiters" break so many rules - gas giants "should" only be able to form where ice stays frozen, but here they are up close and personal with their stars, like this artist's concept!

It's possible that these planets are in the process of migrating closer to their stars, and we're managing to see them before they evaporate, but we just! Keep! Finding them!

One of my favorite parts of planetary science is how much we still have to learn. We'll think we have a pretty good idea of how things work out there, and then suddenly we'll find something that we can't explain. And there's an entire universe of weird shit - we've barely begun to scratch the surface!

[whirligig-girl]

Losar System

Cooking the Solar System from the Inside Out

(yeah lol it does kinda look like it says Loser)

For this system layout, I have taken the Solar System planet's orbital distance in astronomical units, and taken the reciprocal.

The major planets, in order of increasing distance from Los, are Enutpen, Sunaru, Nrutas, Retipuj, Sram, Thrae, Sunev, and Yrucrem.

Read more about them below the cut:

The Losar system formed through a very different mechanism to our solar system. I'm not sure entirely about the specifics, but the arrangement is not dissimilar to the Kepler-90 system, in which 6 super-earth-mass planets are extremely compact and close to their parent star, with a low-mass and a high-mass gas giant at the outer part of the solar system. Perhaps as Retipuj formed, it migrated inward, carrying with it the ice and gas necessary to form the super-earth-mass planetary cores which accreted into Enutpen and Sunaru, or perhaps there was some kind of switcharoo where the Hot Ice Giants started out on more distant orbits, before crossing orbits with Retipuj and then being coralled into lower orbits.

Either way, some kind of migration is necessary, since Enutpen and Sunaru are volatile-rich, and the outer planets are comparatively volatile-poor.

I've excluded Pluto (or "Otulp") and the other dwarf planets, not because I don't like them or think they count as planets, but because I think by the time you're accounting for every large object in the Solar system in the Losar system, it just gets really implausible. also I bet some objects end up inside of the Sun. Plus, this kind of thought experiment is playing the same kind of planetary dynamics game that splitters are playing when they say Pluto's not a planet. Suffice to say, there are definitely lots of interesting small worlds in the Losar system, but they don't have 1:1 analogues with Solar system planets.

There are only five large moons in the entire system. Aside from Retipuj, satellites and rings are not stable around any of the Hot Giants. If satellites were initially formed around the Hot Giants, they would have either crashed into the planets or were ejected into one of the asteroid belts.

The first civilization to arise in the Losar system are the Sunevians, suspiciously great-ape-like feathered aliens who walk on their upper limbs and use their lower limbs as graspers. Sunev is an oceanic world with one large australia-sized landmass and a great number of volcanic islands. The ocean is relatively shallow, with a lot of coral reefs across the planet. The world is kept warm due to an atmosphere with an Earthlike composition but over twice the atmospheric pressure. Its slow retrograde rotation period results in day/night cycles which are more like seasons, and there is plenty of time during the warm nights to peek through the relatively dense cloud cover into the nearly empty sky. Early or late in the night, one might be able to see Thrae and Noom, or Sram, or if they catch it at just the right time, they might see the incredibly bright spectacle of Retipuj or even Nrutas peek out of the treeline, brighter than any planet or star. On a really good sunset across the ocean with clear skies, some observers report seeing additional super-bright red stars next to the red Sun, but these are thought to be some kind of weather phenomenon reflecting sunlight.

In rare moments of clear skies at night, away from light pollution, one might see many faint hazy spectacles. The zodiacal light (meteoroids orbiting beyond Yrucrem) shines as a faint haze across the ecliptic. The milky way too, shines as a glittery patchy cloud across the sky. But sometimes, every few hours, early in the night, there is a bright patch near the sun, brighter than the zodiacal light. A mystery for ages, but this is now known to be the cometary tail of Enutpen. Sunaru's tail is also detectable, but substantially fainter.

Sunaru and Enutpen were the first planets to be discovered, and were detected within a week of one another by early Losar observers. After the invention of the astronomical telescope, a reflector, observers got very bored during the daytime months. That is, until someone figured out a safe way of pointing towards the Sun. At a cadence of 52 and 103 hours, little black dots would march across the Losar disk. 52 hours was also the cadence of the brightening and dimming of the twilight zodiacal light. And suddenly, two brand new planets were discovered!

Millions of years later on the cold ice-age planet Thrae, astronomers would have an easier time with Enutpen and Sunaru, having known them to be planets since antiquity, due to their apparitions during total solar eclipses. Thrae's comparative cloudlessness also helps.

Sunev has three tiny asteroid moons, which was a helpful jumpstart to Sunevian space exploration, providing early wins for all four space programs. But these little asteroids were not truly other worlds, merely refueling outposts on the way to the rest of the Losar system.

Every few years, there would be a perfect alignment between Sunev and the Hot Giants to allow for a grand tour to be completed using only flybys of the gas giants, with minimal propellant expenditure. The first grand tour attempt got no further than Retipuj--contact was lost due to overheating before the probe made its Nrutas flyby. Specially developed solar flyby probes had to be developed that could survive hotter temperatures before the Hot Giants could be properly explored. These probes would resemble the Parker Solar Probe in some ways, albeit with very different scientific instruments designed for planetary science as opposed to Oilehphysics. Nrutas, Sunaru, and Enutpen turned out all to be much less massive than originally thought, having been puffed up to a larger diameter by being cooked by solar radiation. Nrutas, thought to be the king of the planets, turned out to be merely puffing up its crest to appear regal, so to speak.

Retipuj's moons were incredibly interesting. Retipuj turned out to have 8 satellites--four tiny inner asteroid moons, and four large satellite planets. Otsillac, the innermost turned out to be a volcanic world, yellow-brown in color and pitted with dull-red volcanoes, and a thin atmosphere constantly replenished by volcanic plumes. The next three are in a Ecalpal Resonance of 1:2:4. Being both larger than Otsillac (and, in fact, Yrucrem) and in a more eccentric orbit, Edymenag was even more volcanically active, with a molten surface and exposed mantle. The smaller and more distant Aporue and Oi turned out to be less active, with only a few active volcanoes and many extinct ones. Oi was the least active--although the most recent eruptions were only half a million years old, it was practically dead. It was also the only one with a substantial amount of impact craters, and like Thrae's satellite, Noom, there is likely some volatile ices stuck in the permanent darkness of polar craters.

Hot Giant exploration was best appreciated by specialists, but the other outer planets were much more appreciated. Sram was thought to be warm enough to potentially support liquid water, but its atmosphere ended up being 1/20th of the pressure initially expected, the majority of it having been blown away into space by the Losar winds and the Enutpen tail. But Thrae was a sweet spot--it may have had a thinner atmosphere, but that was compensated by being nearer to Los. In addition, a giant impact it sustained billions of years ago lead to it having a powerful magnetic dynamo to survive the onslaught of the Losar and Enutpen winds. Thrae was a habitable biosphere of similar complexity to Sunev's, albeit with deeper oceans and all the alien horrors that comes with the territory.

Even Yrucrem turned out to be a surprise--despite a dull appearance in telescopes, it was found to have cryovolcanoes and pockets of subsurface oceans, which could potentially support a biosphere. It's a dark brown color due to ice having been aged by solar radiation, with white spots and rays spraying out from recent asteroid impacts and cryovolcanic plumes. The small planets of the trans-Yrucrem asteroid belt were a similar treasure trove, although the nearest large trans-Yrucrem planets were a dozen au away, and requiring RTG power sources. Initial flyby probes to the Trans-Yrucrem-Objects required both being capable of surviving the oppressive heat of Los-shine near Retipuj, and the cold of deep deep space, in order to take advantage of Sunev-Thrae-Sunev-Retipuj gravity assists.

The Sunevians never had a chance to discover the deepest secrets of the Losar system. Their planet froze over due to anthropogenic aerosol production intended to reverse anthropogenic carbon emission, civilization fell, and it never recovered.

But millions of years later, perhaps the Thraelings have a chance to discover, whether through direct imaging or through analyzing the weirdly arrayed orbits of certain trans-yrucrem objects, the four Cold Giant planets, and the distant brown dwarf companion of the Losar system...

[firesofdainix]

I have the most striking realization that my AU Jupiter and Uranus have the biggest romantic tension in the solar system

[takiki16]

Hey so I am starting to get into Jupiter Ascending fandom (a couple years late but what can I say). I was thinking of writing a fic. Do you have any resources for JA extra information?

Thanks in advance. Also I am loving your fic (it's how I started getting into the fandom lololol). can't wait to reread!!!

HOOOOOOO BOY!!!!

I'm paging @bemusedlybespectacled, @gallifreyburning, @vr-trakowski, @sorrelchestnut, @florentinequill, @fuckyeahjupiterascending, @vrabia, and honestly ANYONE ELSE who wants to chime in here, bc HOOOOOOO BOY!

(I made that sweet puppy in fucking 2015 on my dying laptop in the travel study dorm in DC, JUPITER ASCENDING HOW I LOVE THEE)

The eternal fucking tragedy of Jupiter Ascending is that the wider world doesn't love it like we do. Does it have every single thing that turns my crank, id-wise? Sure! Does it have gorgeous over-the-top sequined costumes and extravagant set pieces that remind you at every minute that this movie specially thanked Swarovski Crystal in the credits? Sure! Does it have theeeee single most pinpoint reading of MY PERSONAL FEMALE GAZE that Channing Tatum has ever done? (sorry mister Magic Mike, but you do not even come CLOSE to "may I kill him?" in terms of sexy) SURE! Was this movie a commercial or critical success? Absolutely not 😔

There isn't, as far as I'm aware, an art book. There isn't an official novelization. There isn't even an actual script posted to the usual internet databases that isn't just an automatic shitty talk-to-text rendition of the movie dialogue. There are concept art paintings and old cast interviews floating around, and this auction website where the Wachowskis auctioned off some of the props from the movie, but as far as canon resources and extra material beyond the movie itself there isn't much. A quick duckduckgo search would probably be more helpful to you than anything else, if any of the websites still have the articles up - it WAS eight years ago, and doesn't that just break my fucking heart.

My corner of tumblr LOVED this movie. In 2015, there were TONS of posts gathering interviews, posting concept art, making cosplays, all the signs of a small but healthy fandom ecosystem. However, we call this the blue hellsite for a reason - not all of those resources are still there, and the ones that survived time and incompetent archival site coding are probably difficult to find. I would definitely recommend trawling the JA tags of all the blogs I tagged at the start of this post, as JA introduced me to two of my longest and most beloved of all mutuals. ALL of their insights were key to A Fine Chain.

There is also my own jupiter ascending tag and my more specific jupiter ascending meta tag, although I don't know how bored you are lol. The general JA tag is 105 pages - I would almost recommend just starting at page 105 and working forward from there since it chronicles my descent into kinky space angel werewolf brain rot pretty nicely. There are also my ao3 bookmarks for JA.

I WILL SAY that it has been 8 years, and I have changed into a very different person than the one I was when I first saw this movie. I don't REGRET the first few chapters of A Fine Chain, or any of my breathless meta posts, but I do think that if I were to write any of them over again, I'd hope that my writing style has matured and I'd have lots more extra material to draw from. Actually graduating from law school, writing long fic in another fandom, and generally percolating more as a person has given me lots of new perspectives on JA that make it more interesting even as I still enjoy it (for example, HBO's Succession is ODDLY RELEVANT and I wish there were more JA fanwriters to take advantage of that fact).

...I hope that was helpful? I will ETERNALLY mourn the fact that this fandom wasn't isn't bigger - we haven't even broken 1k on ao3! But EYE MYSELF am here to discuss JA stuff as long as this weird spurt of creative energy sustains me, and my inbox is always open!