So I've been doing a lot of research about lunar cycles, orbits etc. in trying to figure out if one of my simple details is actually going to work.
Basically, I just want to have 2 moons for my planet, one that is, for all intents and purposes, the same as ours, and then one that is much larger in appearance and generally gives off beautiful white light.
In my findings, if a moon is larger/closer it ruins the tides, changes day length, curves your spine, etc. I was thinking with it being basically a visual, does it really matter if it is scientifically impossible? I mean, it is fantasy after all.
I think most people would just say "oh yeah, cool, a large moon. I know what that is," and move along with the story. But I am afraid others may be more prone to "that's impossible!". I know that I never really gave much thought to the double suns on Tattooine.
I'm thinking that if people are into the story, they will accept it if everything else is sound and believable. Kind of like the ending to Jaws.
Thoughts?
Basically, I just want to have 2 moons for my planet, one that is, for all intents and purposes, the same as ours, and then one that is much larger in appearance and generally gives off beautiful white light.
In my findings, if a moon is larger/closer it ruins the tides, changes day length, curves your spine, etc. I was thinking with it being basically a visual, does it really matter if it is scientifically impossible? I mean, it is fantasy after all.
I think most people would just say "oh yeah, cool, a large moon. I know what that is," and move along with the story. But I am afraid others may be more prone to "that's impossible!". I know that I never really gave much thought to the double suns on Tattooine.
I'm thinking that if people are into the story, they will accept it if everything else is sound and believable. Kind of like the ending to Jaws.
Thoughts?