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+ | [[File:The Explored Galaxy.jpg|thumb|The location of Aldebaran in "The Explored Galaxy" star chart]] |
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+ | '''Aldebaran''' was the [[star|primary]] of its [[star system]]. This star was located near the [[Ficus sector|Ficus]] [[sector]]. ({{TNG|Contagion}}; {{TNG-R|Up The Long Ladder}}, ''[[okudagram]]'') |
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| − | {{bginfo|This chart was seen again in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' episode ''[[Conspiracy (episode)|Conspiracy]]'', set in [[2364]].}} |
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| + | Aldebaran's system was inhabited by intelligent and non-intelligent [[lifeform]]s. These included [[Human]]s, [[Aldebaran mud leech|mud leeches]], [[Aldebaran serpent|serpents]], and [[Aldebaran shellmouth|shellmouths]]. ({{TOS|Amok Time|The Deadly Years}}; {{TNG|Hide and Q}}; {{ENT|Anomaly}}) |
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| + | == History == |
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| − | The [[Aldebaran mud leech]], the [[Aldebaran serpent]], [[Aldebaran whiskey]], and the [[Aldebaran shellmouth]] originate from this system. It was the location of the [[Aldebaran Music Academy]]. ({{ENT|Anomaly}}; {{TOS|Amok Time}}; {{TNG|Hide and Q|Relics}}; {{DS9|Prophet Motive|Explorers|Distant Voices|Shadowplay}}) |
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| + | [[File:Expeditions from Sol System, 2123–2190 remastered.jpg|thumb|{{HMS|New Zealand}} on a diplomatic mission to Aldebaran]] |
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| + | In [[2135]], the {{HMS|New Zealand}} was launched from [[Earth]] on a diplomatic mission to Aldebaran. It was listed on the chart ''Interstellar Expeditions to Sectors 184/02-185/38: Launched From Sol System, Earth Dates 2123-2190'', which was seen on a screen in [[Jean-Luc Picard]]'s [[ready room]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}. ({{TNG-R|Up The Long Ladder}}, ''okudagram'') |
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| + | A few years before [[2267]], [[Janet Wallace|Janet]] and [[Theodore Wallace]] performed experiments using [[carbohydrate]] compounds to slow the aging of [[plant]]s at a [[Federation]] [[outpost]] on [[Aldebaran III]]. ({{TOS|The Deadly Years}}) |
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| − | {{bginfo|Aldebaran also known as Alpha Tauri is a real [[binary star system]]. Aldebaran was spelled incorrectly as "Aldeberan" in the star chart seen in "Conspiracy".}} |
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| + | In [[2293]], the location of Aldebaran in the [[Milky Way Galaxy]] was labeled in the [[star chart]] ''The Explored Galaxy'', which was seen in [[James T. Kirk]]'s [[quarters]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}}. ({{film|6}}, ''okudagram'') |
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| − | * Aldebaran ([[star|primary]]) |
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| − | ** Aldebaran I |
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| − | ** Aldebaran II |
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| − | ** [[Aldebaran III]] |
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| + | In [[2345]], [[Michael O'Brien]] sent a recorded audition of his son [[Miles O'Brien]] playing the [[cello]] to the [[Aldebaran Music Academy]]. ({{DS9|Shadowplay}}) |
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| + | == Products == |
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| + | [[Aldebaran whiskey]] and Aldebaran drum sets were products made in this system. ({{ENT|Zero Hour}}; {{TNG|Relics}}) |
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| + | == Appendices == |
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* [[Aldebaron III]] |
* [[Aldebaron III]] |
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* [[Aldebaron colony]] |
* [[Aldebaron colony]] |
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+ | == Background information == |
| + | Aldebaran was a real star. According to [[Startrek.com]], Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri) was a [[spectral type]] K5 star located 68 light years from Sol. {{st.com|aldebaran|}} |
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| + | For the remastered episode "Up The Long Ladder", Aldebaran replaced [[Alderaan]]. |
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| + | According to ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' (pg. 60), Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri) was a [[multiple star system|quadrinary star system]]. Aldebaran A was a [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|K-class star]] with a magnitude of -1, which was a hundred times brighter than [[Sol]]. Aldebaran B and C were K-class stars and Aldebaran D was an M-class star. |
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| + | A scene from the script of {{TNG|The Dauphin}} would have had Enterprise scheduled to visit a place called [[Aldebaran Zeta]]. |
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| + | === External links === |
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* {{wikipedia|Aldebaran}} |
* {{wikipedia|Aldebaran}} |
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Revision as of 12:17, 24 October 2015
The location of Aldebaran in "The Explored Galaxy" star chart
Aldebaran was the primary of its star system. This star was located near the Ficus sector. (TNG: "Contagion"; TNG-R: "Up The Long Ladder", okudagram)
Lifeforms
Aldebaran's system was inhabited by intelligent and non-intelligent lifeforms. These included Humans, mud leeches, serpents, and shellmouths. (TOS: "Amok Time", "The Deadly Years"; TNG: "Hide and Q"; ENT: "Anomaly")
History
HMS New Zealand on a diplomatic mission to Aldebaran
In 2135, the HMS New Zealand was launched from Earth on a diplomatic mission to Aldebaran. It was listed on the chart Interstellar Expeditions to Sectors 184/02-185/38: Launched From Sol System, Earth Dates 2123-2190, which was seen on a screen in Jean-Luc Picard's ready room aboard the USS Enterprise-D. (TNG-R: "Up The Long Ladder", okudagram)
A few years before 2267, Janet and Theodore Wallace performed experiments using carbohydrate compounds to slow the aging of plants at a Federation outpost on Aldebaran III. (TOS: "The Deadly Years")
In 2293, the location of Aldebaran in the Milky Way Galaxy was labeled in the star chart The Explored Galaxy, which was seen in James T. Kirk's quarters aboard the USS Enterprise-A. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, okudagram)
In 2345, Michael O'Brien sent a recorded audition of his son Miles O'Brien playing the cello to the Aldebaran Music Academy. (DS9: "Shadowplay")
Products
Aldebaran whiskey and Aldebaran drum sets were products made in this system. (ENT: "Zero Hour"; TNG: "Relics")
Appendices
See also
Background information
Aldebaran was a real star. According to Startrek.com, Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri) was a spectral type K5 star located 68 light years from Sol. [1]
For the remastered episode "Up The Long Ladder", Aldebaran replaced Alderaan.
According to Star Trek: Star Charts (pg. 60), Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri) was a quadrinary star system. Aldebaran A was a K-class star with a magnitude of -1, which was a hundred times brighter than Sol. Aldebaran B and C were K-class stars and Aldebaran D was an M-class star.
A scene from the script of TNG: "The Dauphin" would have had Enterprise scheduled to visit a place called Aldebaran Zeta.
External links
- Aldebaran at Wikipedia
- Aldebaran at the Internet Stellar Database
- Aldebaran at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works