Earth Between 2 Suns: Time & Space Questions

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The discussion explores the hypothetical scenario of Earth positioned equidistantly between two identical suns, examining the implications of universal gravitation on the Earth's stability and distance from each sun. It asserts that if both suns were to approach Earth due to gravitational attraction, the distances would not remain constant as they would be influenced by the gravitational forces exerted by each sun. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in formulating questions about complex astrophysical concepts.

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if the Earth were set between 2 Sun (our sun) in the distance which the time passes the exact same as it is right now, does the distance between us and each sun would be the same as it is right now?
 
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We have only one Sun. Say there are two similar Suns and the Earth right between them and now all are still, the both Sun will approach the Earth and crash by universal gravitation they have.
 
Raul Moretti said:
if the Earth were set between 2 Sun (our sun) in the distance which the time passes the exact same as it is right now, does the distance between us and each sun would be the same as it is right now?

Can you rephrase that question? I don't understand it.
 
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