Mutual solar-extrasolar orbital foci

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The discussion centers on the theoretical possibility of a satellite sharing orbital foci with both the Sun and an extrasolar body, specifically Proxima Centauri. While it is theoretically feasible, the consensus is that such a scenario is highly improbable due to the negligible gravitational influence of Proxima Centauri compared to the dominant gravitational effects of the Milky Way. The conversation highlights the complexities of gravitational interactions in a multi-body system.

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Can there exist a satellite which shares orbital foci with our Sun, and with the extrasolar likes of (e. g.) the Oort cloud - but in particular another star, say Proxima Centuri?
 
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Although theoretically possible, it is highly unlikely. Alpha Centauri is so far away that the mutual gravitational attraction with our sun is negligible compared to overall Milky Way effect.
 
Thanks, mathman, that makes sense.
 

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