There Really is a Wolf 359??? Holy Klingon!!!

Okay, I will admit to ignorance. Way back when Star Trek: The Next Generation was on, the infamous Best of Both Worlds episode pitted the Borg against the Federation at Wolf 359. Honestly, I never that Wolf 359 actually existed.

I was helping a patron earlier today trying to find some materials on the laws of attraction. In the process, I discovered this book, The Universe and Beyond (No Buzz Lightyear jokes). I looked through the index and saw a quick mention of Wolf 359. I YELLED inside my head, “It’s REAL?” As I researched futher, just to make sure I the info was correct, I discovered that this star is about 7.5 light years from Earth. The discovery of the star was done back in 1918 by German astronomer Max Wolf. Who would of thunk it? Now, admit it. Did you honestly know this too? If you did, you are a liar and your pants are on fire; so there.

 

~ by monster7of9 on May 15, 2008.