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captdude
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A lot of the readings I have done on solar system formation discuss the migration of gas giants within the systems. My question is - if Jupiter moved from its present position to within the orbits of Venus and Mars or if it migrated outward in the opposite direction (or even inward and then back out again), what would the effect be upon our own solar system?
I ask this question because I would think the effect would be profound. Therefore, if (If I am wrong in my assumption the point is moot) it is common for large planets within alien systems to migrate inward or outward from their parent stars, and if this migration rearranges the planetary order within the system, wouldn't this mean we should see a wide variety of alien solar system make ups?
I ask this question because I would think the effect would be profound. Therefore, if (If I am wrong in my assumption the point is moot) it is common for large planets within alien systems to migrate inward or outward from their parent stars, and if this migration rearranges the planetary order within the system, wouldn't this mean we should see a wide variety of alien solar system make ups?