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So an excuse? That isn't how it works on earth in game, or Kai's, no other object seen from the game behaves like that particular one. If need be I will redownload the game to prove my point, but I'm praying you goons don't force me to waste my time with the self-evident.
It’s not an excuse. The fact that these objects are seen from space and not during the day, along with the fact that one has a yellow-orange hue, which makes it appear to shine more, are important details to consider. If you could check for yourself that in the game the planets are also represented with the same brightness as the giant object in Namek's sky, I’d appreciate it. Although, just by watching the gameplay online, you’ll notice it.
No it doesn't? What planets glows orange, cascades light, has dynamic lighting, and at no point is anything even remotely as strong a glow as that. You're conflating an atmosphere with shit glowing my dude.
In the game, there are planets of all colors, and the fact that one is orange and shines doesn’t prove that it’s a sun, since both Namek and Earth exhibit the same brightness. Just look at the images. The one with dynamic lighting is the smaller one, which can be verified by the shadow positions and the fact that it’s represented differently from the larger object.
Yep I'm sure that is a sun.
Of course, we agree
That isn't even remotely the argument, the fact you're wasting my time with this like 100 posts in is asinine.
I saw that they have used it as support for the arguments in favor of the manga.
I mean it most certainly does. Dynamic lighting, impossibly close stars.
Of course, that’s the case for the 'small' object in the sky.
So, 10x closer to Namek than our sun is to us, and 2x as close as Mercury, for a game shot?
That is literally proving my point.

It’s not as close as you really think it is, that distance shows that it’s not one of the neighboring objects.

And despite all this, again, you haven't rebuked any of the actual points. You're legitimately going over games that aren't even consistent within themselves and at times do show suns, or even extra planets. And at no point contesting the blatant suns we see orbiting Namek in the manga.

I've said this before, dozens of posts ago even, Namek could legitimately have multiple planets in its atmosphere, that wouldn't change the other scans we see with 3 suns. They can both co-exist, neither contradicts the other.

Could you prove that Namek has multiple planets in its atmosphere? Also, up to 4 celestial objects have been seen orbiting Namek. The fact that they are depicted as smooth white spheres doesn’t prove they are suns, since planets and moons are also represented this way in the manga:
 
It’s not an excuse. The fact that these objects are seen from space and not during the day, along with the fact that one has a yellow-orange hue, which makes it appear to shine more, are important details to consider.
Literally an excuse. "It's orange so it shines more". That isn't a thing. Honestly it might even shine less given how orange light has a longer wavelength. It'd most certainly shine less than earth for example, which scatters blue light more efficiently. Take Mars for example, it has less albedo compared to earth.

If you're legit arguing us to consider this as an actual detail, it would be the exact opposite in reality.
If you could check for yourself that in the game the planets are also represented with the same brightness as the giant object in Namek's sky, I’d appreciate it. Although, just by watching the gameplay online, you’ll notice it.
jesus **** you're actually going to make me do it huh?

Just by watching gameplay online, you'd see planetary atmospheres, they don't glow.
In the game, there are planets of all colors, and the fact that one is orange and shines doesn’t prove that it’s a sun, since both Namek and Earth exhibit the same brightness.
You're conflating actual atmospheres with straight up glowing. It isn't the same, the atmosphere is legit like 70% more subdued.
Just look at the images. The one with dynamic lighting is the smaller one, which can be verified by the shadow positions and the fact that it’s represented differently from the larger object.
Yep, I'm looking, and? Namek has 3 suns my dude.
I've also said that even if we go with a planet, that doesn't change the fact we literally see 3 suns orbiting Namek. They can both co-exist. Especially if Namek is as large as the sun panels suggest.

I saw that they have used it as support for the arguments in favor of the manga.
Which it still is. You've proven it yourself, whether it's a photosphere or the mere fact one is so close that any climate arguments get tossed out.

That isn't what you said though, you said the opposition was using that to claim they were suns, they weren't, saying as such is a fallacious undermining strawman.
Of course, that’s the case for the 'small' object in the sky.
The very fact you need to put small in parenthesis should be a red flag.
It’s not as close as you really think it is, that distance shows that it’s not one of the neighboring objects.
Self-fulfilling argument. If the proposal is that Namek is ten fucktrillion km big, it very well would be one of the neighbouring objects. That distance also still shuts down the climate arguments mentioned previously because that would still be far closer than even Mercury, which is a boiling planet without at atmosphere due to its proximity to the sun.
Could you prove that Namek has multiple planets in its atmosphere?
The ****? I don't have to prove anything, that's YOUR argument.

You're the person arguing Namek has multiple planets orbiting its ass, not suns. If you don't think there's enough proof of that.... You're literally saying your own argument falls flat.

Also, up to 4 celestial objects have been seen orbiting Namek.
And yet come a certain point there is always 3 star-like objects drawn, consistently, in the same overall configuration.

For people who want to argue shit is a billion km away, suddenly there's 4 things now?
The fact that they are depicted as smooth white spheres doesn’t prove they are suns, since planets and moons are also represented this way in the manga:

You've actively rebutted your own point here. We see planets in a bunch of those SAME pages. And they're literally not the same.


Here, we see a planet, and then we see a definitely not a planet, which you're claiming is also a planet it's just drawn like a star? Why? Why go through the effort of drawing a planet one way, and then on the same panel not doing it for another? In fact isn't that even the opposing argument, that one thing we see near by Namek has to be a planet, not a sun, because it's drawn differently, but the blank object is a sun because no shit it is? It's the same thing in reverse. The others fall into this too, why draw a planet and then a very blatant star-like object, especially traveling through space, obviously there's gonna be stars they pass by alongside the planets? And the other, we don't even know wtf they are to even call them planets or moons or stars in the first place?

The jupiter one, again, we've already gone through. I don't think I have to explain that JUPITER is an actual planet in our solar system. And what that page shows literally CANT be other planets, because we KNOW what planets they'd be. Mars and Saturn are the closest, pretty damn sure if that was meant to be Saturn, it'd have rings and not be a blank object. You could maybe argue Mars, but that wouldn't even be perceptible, and still wouldn't add up because that's in front of Jupiter, not behind it. Bulma is coming from Earth, there exists only 3 planets behind Jupiter, that being Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, yet that doesn't line up with the spheres we see there, that being 4-ish? So it sure as hell ain't those. This doesn't take into account that they would never be lined up like that anyway so positioning is impossible. Don't even bother arguing moons, even Jupiters biggest moon wouldn't be visible at that distance with the naked eye next to it. So... No dude, those ain't planets, those ain't even moons, they're literally just stars too, but unlike the Namek case, are in fact meant to be a trillion km away.

The issue stems from the fact the Namek, consistently, constantly, is drawn with 3 star like objects in a more-or-less consistent configuration everytime after the 3 sun lore gets dropped in the manga.

What is up with this double standard?
"Suns must ALWAYS look like this, if they're different they can't be suns"
"Oh but planets? Yeah planets can be drawn the exact same way that we've been arguing stars are drawn tho lmao".

I'm not humoring this, especially when your evidence, contradicts you and shows that no, planets def ain't drawn like that 99% of the time.

Also post english scans dude I can't read that shit.
 
We literally already went through this a page ago. Unironically the exact same panel and argument.

The ****** up part is the lighting in that panel isn't even consistent within itself.
How is it not consistent? Look at the shadows in the river.
Which contradicts the exact previous panel with a light source is casting shadows from behind the spaceship.
Behind the ship? Are you looking at the same pages as me? The light source is still consistent with being in front on the right side.
Which actually contradicts page 4 as they're being cast in the opposite direction now, and that isn't even true for page 8 because given the position of the space ship, their shadows are now angled like 70 degrees to the right now from 6 and 7, when it should be directly behind them.
The light source is still on the right side. The fact that the shadows go to the left side of the ship in all the panels proves the consistency.
It actually doesn't. Krillin and Gohan turn around as the pod flies by. The sun drawn there is in a different position, given Namek has three of those bad boys... Plus, given he came in at like a 70 degree angle, the shadows in following panels should be angled more regardless.
Vegeta's capsule fell toward the direction of the light source: which is consistently on the right side of the ship.
Which is an issue given the angle he came down on.
It's possible that Toriyama drew the trajectory incorrectly, or it depends on which direction Vegeta went after leaving the crater.
Sure. And? There's 3 of the things. It literally can't be the sun in page 4-5 because they're facing away from the ship in that page, yet the other thing you concede to be a sun, was behind the ship.
The object I accept as the sun is the "small" one on the right side of the ship, and the other larger one is a moon or a planet, since it is not a light source and does not cast shadows on the ground.
So... All you've shown is that the casting of shadows can be inconsistent at times, Namek has at least 2 suns, and this doesn't tackle the argument, once again.
In fact, I consistently demonstrated with Toriyama's drawings that the small object in the sky is a real sun, while the other large object is not.
We have quite literally already gone through this.

The worst part is you're cherry picking. Why ignore all the other details that suggest otherwise? The very first scan shows a huge ass sun right up Namek's ass ffs.


Are we going to pretend this thing, this blank, solid, pure white celestial object isn't a sun? What, are you going to argue it's secretly hundreds of millions of km even though it's drawn massively? Are you going to say it's actually a planet in spite of the fact 90% of your own arguments hinges on the fact a planet is drawn a certain way unlike that so surely it can't have suns around it? It isn't even drawn like the thing you're arguing is 100% just a planet, so it can't be that either?

Just being white and smooth doesn't prove it's a sun. If not, look at Jupiter's moons and those of Freeza's planet.
Ignoring the fact you should be using english scans on a english wiki, none of those scans disprove the 3 blatant suns consistently drawn orbiting Namek come start of the Frieza fight, aren't a thing. They still exist, they're still drawn, and it's consistent with the lore.

You're not arguing or proving that stance wrong, you're just arguing that Namek probably has moons, which sure, probably does. It having moons, even planets, even gas giants, in its orbit, doesn't detract from it having suns orbiting it either, given we literally see them, and not just once either.
You can easily use Spanish scans in this case because it's what I have more readily available, and what's truly important in the pages I showed you wasn't the dialogue but the drawings. Could you prove that those objects are the 3 suns mentioned, considering that 4 have appeared and the only argument seems to be that they were drawn white and smooth, like many moons in other parts of the manga?
This doesn't even makse, you're agreeing here?
It really makes sense. The small object in the sky on the left side was shown to be a sun in the manga, and in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, it was also shown to be the case.
 
Literally an excuse. "It's orange so it shines more". That isn't a thing. Honestly it might even shine less given how orange light has a longer wavelength. It'd most certainly shine less than earth for example, which scatters blue light more efficiently. Take Mars for example, it has less albedo compared to earth.

If you're legit arguing us to consider this as an actual detail, it would be the exact opposite in reality.

jesus **** you're actually going to make me do it huh?

Just by watching gameplay online, you'd see planetary atmospheres, they don't glow.

You're conflating actual atmospheres with straight up glowing. It isn't the same, the atmosphere is legit like 70% more subdued.

Yep, I'm looking, and? Namek has 3 suns my dude.
I've also said that even if we go with a planet, that doesn't change the fact we literally see 3 suns orbiting Namek. They can both co-exist. Especially if Namek is as large as the sun panels suggest.


Which it still is. You've proven it yourself, whether it's a photosphere or the mere fact one is so close that any climate arguments get tossed out.

That isn't what you said though, you said the opposition was using that to claim they were suns, they weren't, saying as such is a fallacious undermining strawman.

The very fact you need to put small in parenthesis should be a red flag.

Self-fulfilling argument. If the proposal is that Namek is ten fucktrillion km big, it very well would be one of the neighbouring objects. That distance also still shuts down the climate arguments mentioned previously because that would still be far closer than even Mercury, which is a boiling planet without at atmosphere due to its proximity to the sun.

The ****? I don't have to prove anything, that's YOUR argument.

You're the person arguing Namek has multiple planets orbiting its ass, not suns. If you don't think there's enough proof of that.... You're literally saying your own argument falls flat.


And yet come a certain point there is always 3 star-like objects drawn, consistently, in the same overall configuration.

For people who want to argue shit is a billion km away, suddenly there's 4 things now?

You've actively rebutted your own point here. We see planets in a bunch of those SAME pages. And they're literally not the same.


Here, we see a planet, and then we see a definitely not a planet, which you're claiming is also a planet it's just drawn like a star? Why? Why go through the effort of drawing a planet one way, and then on the same panel not doing it for another? In fact isn't that even the opposing argument, that one thing we see near by Namek has to be a planet, not a sun, because it's drawn differently, but the blank object is a sun because no shit it is? It's the same thing in reverse. The others fall into this too, why draw a planet and then a very blatant star-like object, especially traveling through space, obviously there's gonna be stars they pass by alongside the planets? And the other, we don't even know wtf they are to even call them planets or moons or stars in the first place?

The jupiter one, again, we've already gone through. I don't think I have to explain that JUPITER is an actual planet in our solar system. And what that page shows literally CANT be other planets, because we KNOW what planets they'd be. Mars and Saturn are the closest, pretty damn sure if that was meant to be Saturn, it'd have rings and not be a blank object. You could maybe argue Mars, but that wouldn't even be perceptible, and still wouldn't add up because that's in front of Jupiter, not behind it. Bulma is coming from Earth, there exists only 3 planets behind Jupiter, that being Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, yet that doesn't line up with the spheres we see there, that being 4-ish? So it sure as hell ain't those. This doesn't take into account that they would never be lined up like that anyway so positioning is impossible. Don't even bother arguing moons, even Jupiters biggest moon wouldn't be visible at that distance with the naked eye next to it. So... No dude, those ain't planets, those ain't even moons, they're literally just stars too, but unlike the Namek case, are in fact meant to be a trillion km away.

The issue stems from the fact the Namek, consistently, constantly, is drawn with 3 star like objects in a more-or-less consistent configuration everytime after the 3 sun lore gets dropped in the manga.

What is up with this double standard?
"Suns must ALWAYS look like this, if they're different they can't be suns"
"Oh but planets? Yeah planets can be drawn the exact same way that we've been arguing stars are drawn tho lmao".

I'm not humoring this, especially when your evidence, contradicts you and shows that no, planets def ain't drawn like that 99% of the time.

Also post english scans dude I can't read that shit.

I will respond to everything in due time, see you later. I just want to make it clear that my argument is that moons and planets are depicted both simply, without details, and with details, at times.
 
How is it not consistent? Look at the shadows in the river.
Yeah I did, and everywhere else, it isn't consistent, some are angled, some aren't. If you're going to legit use cascading shadows as an argument, don't cherrypick some.
Behind the ship? Are you looking at the same pages as me? The light source is still consistent with being in front on the right side.
Yeah I am. Some shadows are at a bit of a funky angle?
The light source is still on the right side. The fact that the shadows go to the left side of the ship in all the panels proves the consistency.
And yet other shadows don't. Which is my point. You nitpicking shadows, doesn't prove anything, it only shows they aren't actually consistent with each other. Sure some are, but some isn't all, and if you're going to actually use this as an argument, they best damn all be consistent.
Vegeta's capsule fell toward the direction of the light source: which is consistently on the right side of the ship.

This isn't even true.


The ship hasn't moved. It is behind them. We can tell based on their positions, they turn, Vegeta's capsule flies by into what would have been the foreground. While the sun was behind the ship. Yet as you pointed out, we see a sun behind Vegeta (ignoring Namek has 3...). Based on the angle and direction Vegeta flies in on, he absolutely isn't flying toward the sun shown in the previous panel.

I will give you that the landscape seems to denote it being that way in a following panel, maybe. But all that means, is that this shit is drawn inconsistently (at best, that or it's legit just one of the other suns), which, doesn't prove what you need it to prove.
If your rebuttal hinges on extreme flawless consistency in regards to angles, shadows and perspective, there being obvious **** ups like that ain't a good thing. What else could be messed up? How do we know it's all consistent and what isn't? We already know there's a major flaw in something far more obvious than just shading after all.
It's possible that Toriyama drew the trajectory incorrectly, or it depends on which direction Vegeta went after leaving the crater.
Ok so you literally concede the dude can draw stuff in your very own argument incorrectly? That isn't a good sign.

The latter bit doesn't matter because we see the front of the pod.
The object I accept as the sun is the "small" one on the right side of the ship, and the other larger one is a moon or a planet, since it is not a light source and does not cast shadows on the ground.
Except when it does, like let's not pretend it hasn't happened. But I'm legitimately confused as to why you're still on this, this doesn't detract from that we see the suns anyway inspite of whatever that is.
In fact, I consistently demonstrated with Toriyama's drawings that the small object in the sky is a real sun, while the other large object is not.
I legitimately do not care, this doesn't tackle the argument, plus like, 3 suns my dude 🗿
Just being white and smooth doesn't prove it's a sun. If not, look at Jupiter's moons and those of Freeza's planet.
I did, the Jupiter example outright proves your argument false. Ignoring the fact Jupiter has 95 moons, the only moons that can even be seen at that distance.... Is none, zero, you can't. Jupiter is so massive that its moons can't actually be seen next to it at that distance. They'd be specks at best. As for Freeza Planet 69, we legit don't know WHAT they're meant to be, could be moons, could be planets, could be suns, we don't actually have any info on that one to be sure.
You can easily use Spanish scans in this case because it's what I have more readily available, and what's truly important in the pages I showed you wasn't the dialogue but the drawings.
I don't care, I would like to actually be able to read what that shit is saying. The dialogue also matters, like in the case of the Jupiter panel, if I didn't already know what it said, I'd have no idea wtf you'd even be arguing. The same could easily be true for the rest. If you want to use them, use them in a way they can be read by others.
Could you prove that those objects are the 3 suns mentioned, considering that 4 have appeared and the only argument seems to be that they were drawn white and smooth, like many moons in other parts of the manga?
4? In a multitude of scans come post Freeza, the number is consistently 3 in a triangular configuration.
You mean like they haven't? Why does Namek suddenly have specifically 3 moons? In the same configuration? And why are they drawn exactly like stars every time after the sun lore gets dropped?

Do you not realize the problem with the arguments? Burden of proof isn't on us. We know Namek has 3 suns. We know these 3 objects are most certainly the same 3 things in the repeated examples because they're placed the same way basically every time.

Why would Namek just so happen to also have 3 moons? Or 3 planets? Orbiting it? Isn't that odd? It's you who needs to prove that, preferably with an actual statement post-sun lore drop just to be sure nothing got changed mid-writing.

Moons get drawn as smooth?


Except when they don't. Now, of course, they have been drawn smooth, of course they have, usually early on in the manga and less so as time went on but still.

Do you not see the problem here? For your argument to have weight, we need to presume unconfirmed things from the start. From the start they can't be suns, and because they can't be suns, they're moons or planets, and because moons can also be drawn that way at times, they're moons and not suns which are ALSO drawn that way.

Which leads us with Namek having 3 moons.... We are never actually told Namek has 3 moons, we are never told Namek has 3 planets orbiting it either. Now, does it have moons and planets? Sure that's fine, but 3? Specifically 3? The exact number that just so happens to be stated for the suns that grant it an eternal day?
It really makes sense. The small object in the sky on the left side was shown to be a sun in the manga, and in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, it was also shown to be the case.
Yeah sure, and?
I will respond to everything in due time, see you later. I just want to make it clear that my argument is that moons and planets are depicted both simply, without details, and with details, at times.

This might be the first legitimate example in this whole ******* thread.
But you know what's also true? The fact stars get drawn like that much more often.

This still doesn't change the crux of the argument. We are making up entirely new lore here, saying Namek just so happens to have specifically 3 satellites orbiting it, specifically 3 mind you in the manga, not 1, not 10, but 3. Why is 3 an issue? Because 3 lines up with the sun lore. Given they're always drawn like suns come that revelation to mind you...

I'm completely willing to give that Namek might have moons and planets orbiting it, I've said as much before you even showed up so why I'm wasting my time with this is beyond me, but for Namek to have 3 sun-like objects drawn around it consistently come the 3 sun lore?
Am I the only person here who thinks that might not just be a coincidence? Why 3? Why 3 suns? Why drawn that way afterward? And if that's the case, Namek could have a billion planets orbiting it, it wouldn't even matter, much like Jupiter has 95 moons, a planet that big could have numerous. So, say that is a planet, moon, etc how does this contradict the 3 sun panels scattered across the Frieza fight?

But really. Why is every argument legit just interpretation.
There isn't a factual concrete argument here, it's entirely just "sometimes art is like this", "i feel like this-", etc. There's actively more assumptions being made on the contrary. Like we already know Namek has 3 suns, we already know Toriyama also draws suns like that. but we now have to assume that Namek also just so happens to have 3 moons, and that in the cases post-sun lore, he's just so happening to draw the moons like he does suns too everytime? Like if we're just going to assume what the dude intended for our main arguments, I'm going to go on a limb and say he intended the 3 objects drawn like suns to be suns once he revealed there was 3 suns.
and this still means the suns are up Namek's ass anyway....

Why can't there legit just be "oh btw it says in daizenshuu that namek has 3 moons lmao", something like that would be like "oh ok cool, that's probably what they are then", CRT over, rejected, not much to argue, we'd have actual canon info, but there's so much hoops to jump through at this point, and while some might be sus and have merit, like half the arguments have been legit just opinions or things that don't even matter or are just wrong like the jupiter scan.... And the worst part is this isn't exclusive. Supreme Kai's planet explicitly has dozens of stars around it in manga lore, yet games and anime made them moons despite that, solely because the sun yap came later so they were misinterpreted by staff. If we had a CRT for making Kai's world that big, literally EVERY argument and source used here, would apply 1:1 the exact same way to it, even though we 100% know it isn't the case there, which makes me all but a tad cautious to take the same type of arguments for this in the face of what actual lore and info we do have concretely stated.
 
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Ever since the statement was made for three suns, toriyama literally made sure to draw every shot of namek with three suns consistently, and yet we're still arguing they are planets based on nothing basically. I don't get why this basic thing is so hard to get.
 
This debate seems unnecessarily long

Doesn't the manga already say that it has 3 stars?

And because of that, it doesn't have a day and night cycle?

????
Yes. But we have argued everything from the impossibilities of its climates and densities, to even just trivial art details that may or may not even matter, to just open interpretation.

Which mind you, even if everyone were to concede on every point brought forth, that wouldn't rebuke the CRT, it would simply make it a "might be, might not", which we literally have a prefix for that on this very wiki anyway, that being "likely/possibly", not flat refusal for "idk chief i dont think it is". But yet here we are....

My back hurts bro...
 
I saw how much you wrote there

Yes. But we have argued everything from the impossibilities of its climates and densities, to even just trivial art details that may or may not even matter, to just open interpretation.

Which mind you, even if everyone were to concede on every point brought forth, that wouldn't rebuke the CRT, it would simply make it a "might be, might not", which we literally have a prefix for that on this very wiki anyway, that being "likely/possibly", not flat refusal for "idk chief i dont think it is". But yet here we are....

My back hurts bro...

Anyway, it would be nice to have a vote count
 
Yes. But we have argued everything from the impossibilities of its climates and densities, to even just trivial art details that may or may not even matter, to just open interpretation.

Which mind you, even if everyone were to concede on every point brought forth, that wouldn't rebuke the CRT, it would simply make it a "might be, might not", which we literally have a prefix for that on this very wiki anyway, that being "likely/possibly", not flat refusal for "idk chief i dont think it is". But yet here we are....

My back hurts bro...
I'm not necessarily opposed to a likely/possibly rating. I'm just voting against a solid acceptance of the size value which is the proposal in the OP.
 
Anyway, it would be nice to have a vote count
Yep it sure would.
For whenever the OP actually decides to add one, I'm in agreement (for the manga anyway, don't try pulling that shit for the anime. The anime actively cut the relevant scans and locked in like they did for Kai's world), worst case I'd agree with a likely compromise.
 
counting votes since OP hasn't done yet.

Agree (1): @LephyrTheRevanchist Agrees with the thread here.

Neutral (1): @Reiner04 Neutral with the thread here.

Disagree (1): @Damage3245

I'm not necessarily opposed to a likely/possibly rating. I'm just voting against a solid acceptance of the size value which is the proposal in the OP.
would it be okay to put you on agree for likely/possibly rating?
 
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counting votes since OP hasn't done yet.

Agree (1): @LephyrTheRevanchist Agrees with the thread here.

Neutral (1): @Reiner04 Neutral with the thread here.

Disagree (1): @Damage3245


would it be okay to put you on agree for likely/possibly rating?
For some reason every post after my spoiler boxes, even while it’s closed under the brackets goes into my spoiler boxes. It’s why I have a spoiler box inside of one, unintentionally. That’s why I haven’t been able to add this into the OP, but if a staff could edit one into it that would be much appreciated.
 
For some reason every post after my spoiler boxes, even while it’s closed under the brackets goes into my spoiler boxes. It’s why I have a spoiler box inside of one, unintentionally. That’s why I haven’t been able to add this into the OP, but if a staff could edit one into it that would be much appreciated.
Added it into the OP.
 
The argument suggesting that Namek is larger than its three suns is based on two main points:
  1. It was explicitly stated that Namek has three suns.
  2. In the illustrations, three white circles are depicted orbiting the planet.

However, in the manga, planetary moons are often drawn in the same way.

The idea that the objects seen around planets in the manga are moons makes more sense when observing the panels featuring the planet where Nappa and Vegeta were when Raditz died, as well as Freeza's planet. Additionally, moons are far more common than stars, so when bodies are seen orbiting a planet, it is reasonable to assume they are moons. Applying Occam’s razor, this interpretation is the simplest and most logical.


The objects orbiting Namek are depicted in the same way as other moons, and in some cases, they even display surface details similar to those seen on previously illustrated moons.

In contrast, stars in the background of space have always been illustrated as simple white dots or, when viewed from the surface, as smooth circles.



On the other hand, in some panels where Namek is shown from a distance, three objects can be seen orbiting it, but at a greater distance than the closer bodies. This could indeed indicate that these objects are its three suns.


Pixel Scaling 1
  • Sun1: 22px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun1: 183.6px | 11,622,581 km
  • Sun2: 25px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun2: 355.84px | 19,822,906 km
  • Sun3: 26px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun3: 421.47px | 22,575,943 km

Pixel Scaling 2
  • Sun1: 24px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun1: 133.6px | 7,752,607 km
  • Sun2: 22px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun2: 302.9px | 19,174,726 km
  • Sun3: 19px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun3: 306.45px | 22,462,526 km

The argument that Bulma would have been incinerated on Namek’s surface if its suns were truly that close is also valid, as it is universal common sense that the closer you are to a sun, the higher the temperature. Even in Dragon Ball Daima, this idea is reinforced with the depiction of the First Demon Realm.


Finally, Dodoria’s statement that Namek "is not such a large planet" also supports the idea that it is not larger than its three suns. Unless it can be proven that Dodoria has at some point seen a planet massively larger than stars, his statement reinforces the logic that Namek is not of colossal proportions compared to its suns.
 
The argument suggesting that Namek is larger than its three suns is based on two main points:
  1. It was explicitly stated that Namek has three suns.
  2. In the illustrations, three white circles are depicted orbiting the planet.
And that one must always be parallel or in front of it due to said day cycle.
However, in the manga, planetary moons are often drawn in the same way.

Can you stop postings cans nobody can read? You were asked nicely.
I can't read that shit. I shouldn't have to dig for those scans in english that aren't even given a citation which makes it even more troublesome to check for context, because whether you agree or not, it very much does matter for a few of them. You're on a english wiki, we even have general rules about posting and yapping in other languages unless absolutely required. Use ******** if need be, they got english scans that are readily available.

Anyway.

Scan 1 I am willing to give you, or was until I actually looked at it in depth as below.

Scan 2 in space aren't planets, or moons, or anything? We don't know? They could easily be stars as they're flying through the vacuum of space, why are we assuming they're moons instead of the other options? We even see stars on that same page drawn the same way, yet we also see a planet on the same page that is drawn demonstrably different. Why assume they're moons or planets, when it wouldn't even be consistent within the same page. If they were planets or moons, they'd be drawn or textured in the same vain the blatant planet we already see on said page is as opposed to drawn like the stars on said page?

Scan 3 with Jupiter is just wrong, I'm not explaining this in as much detail for the 3rd time but to give a quick gist, again.... It is literally impossible to be Jupiter's moons as they're either imperceptible next to it, and it def isn't planets because there isn't even 4 planets BEHIND Jupiter, and yes behind, she's coming from earth's direction, those planets would need to be Saturn and what not, which it evidently isn't due to lack of rings, plus the fact there's only 3 planets behind Jupiter, not 4. And I'm not going to get into the fact the position is all kinds of ****** up. And if you really wanna argue it's Jupiter's moons.... Which ones, there's 95+? Notwithstanding size issues, position isn't accurate either with their orbits. Which is to say, those dots? They're evidently meant to be stars too, just unlike namek's consistently shown configuration and corroborated lore that places one in the forefront, ACTUALLY are ten fucktrillion miles away.

And the rest the same deal, they're all scans of space travel, why are you assuming they aren't suns and stars? Especially when on the same pages we see planets and moons and stuff drawn in a way that is blatantly different?
Do tell why random white sphere in space is a planet or moon while scattered among the starry space, as opposed to just a star that's closer to them as they fly by, all while non-star celestial objects get drawn in a very different way within the exact same panel? I'm sure you see the issue, you're not giving proof, you're just saying they're moons just because, you're actively inflating the sample size of "planets/moons drawn this specific way", based solely on personal opinion that isn't even consistent within the very scans you're using as evidence, if anything I'd argue you've been proving otherwise, that stars in space are universally drawn a certain way, and 99% of the time moons and planets aren't or there's a caveat that makes it evident.

And I'm not even sure why either? There IS examples of moons drawn the way you're arguing, and instead of showing those, you're using whatever these scans are meant to be? At this point it seems like just throwing scans and seeing what sticks as opposed to arguing because it's correct, now I'm not saying that is the case, but this is starting to come off as grasping as straws.

And Freeza planet is a bad example because the "moons" are drawn the exact same way the sun is drawn in the Vegeta fight scans, same texturing gradient too, so hell, maybe that's a sun too, who knows? I mean that literally, we have no idea that planet's lore or placement from its stars, you're kinda just guessing what they are. One of them is a moon it would seem based on the details, but the others? I'm not sure at all, and the funny part is, it's the SMALLEST one that is given that extra detail to denote it as a rocky planetoid, yet the bigger ones aren't? You'd think the opposite would be true given more page to draw on. And even more odd, why are a few drawn as white spheres and others given a gradient? Kind of implicates they're not the same thing. So hell they very well could, and likely are, just stars and suns because they sure aren't the lil moon we see in the same panels. Interpretative scans about loreless planets that aren't consistent within itself in regards to your all moons claims, isn't good evidence.

The idea that the objects seen around planets in the manga are moons makes more sense when observing the panels featuring the planet where Nappa and Vegeta were when Raditz died, as well as Freeza's planet.
As above, you're flat out wrong on Jupiter. This isn't even up for debate, Jupiter exists, we don't need to assume how stuff looks with it or placements or this or that.

Freeza planet has no lore, in fact based on your other evidence, I would argue it's actually potentially a sun too given that scene is right after the Vegeta fight, in which the sun is drawn that same way, so there's no real time for Toriyama to even alter his drawing style there, but either way it isn't fact, it's conjecture. And the white spheres that aren't even drawn hyper close to it anyway, being presumed to be moons and not just more stars in the already starry sky is a pretty specific assumption.

I already said examples exist, but they're in the minority and become far less common as the manga actually progresses. Meanwhile, in your own arguments even, suns are drawn pretty damn consistently, as we can see, in some of these very scans, let alone the countless others that exist that you just aren't posting. This isn't a solid argument, you're legit arguing art details, that aren't even consistent within your own evidence.
Additionally, moons are far more common than stars, so when bodies are seen orbiting a planet, it is reasonable to assume they are moons.
Yeah, if they're orbiting the planet, in all your examples you're posting shots of space, filled with countless stars, and even blatantly drawn planets and actual moons, while going "these white spheres that don't look like the moons/planets literally drawn on the same page, are actually moons", as opposed to just stars in the background? Like our galaxy has billions of stars, yeah planets are more common, and so are moons, but here's a little detail you're forgetting, you wouldn't be able to see other planets and moon systems if you're close enough to do a planetary fly by like those shots, as they're to tiny to see at such distances. But you could see stars billions of miles away for example, some bigger than others.

It isn't reasonable, it actively doesn't make sense, in fact it's outright impossible for that to be visible in such a way. So no, by assuming the white spheres drawn in space like stars, while actively different from the actual detailed planet/moons in the same page (which would mean Toriyama would have to be actively be inconsistent with his art in the same panel), doesn't make sense, nor is it even a solid argument because it circles back again to being based not on fact, but just how you feel or think it is.
Applying Occam’s razor, this interpretation is the simplest and most logical.
Occam's Razor would actually imply if a hundred white spheres get drawn on panel, they're all stars and not a mix match of various things when said alternative things also get drawn but in such a way you can clearly tell they aren't the same thing. Couple that with just basic logic in how stuff wouldn't be visible, or this and that, and you've pretty much damned your argument.

To go even further, Occam's razor actually suggests that if we know Namek has specifically 3 suns, and we see 3 sun like objects near it every time after the sun lore is dropped, that the things in question are suns, not 3 moons that are never mentioned. You'd need to make extra assumptions to arrive at your conclusion, which is very much not how Occam's Razor functions.

This is also cherry picking. Do you know how many times moons aren't drawn like that either? It isn't "often" enough to be called consistent, I can think of about 8 times total in the manga, most leaning toward early on, where it's objectively the case. But I couldn't tell you how many times it gets some semblance of detail, nor how many times stars/suns get drawn like the Namekian objects do.

Plus when half the thread has been arguing "suns can only be drawn this specific way", only for it to be revealed "hey post sun lore, they're always drawn like this", for the argument to backpedal to "well moons also sometimes get drawn like that so they're moons"....
The objects orbiting Namek are depicted in the same way as other moons, and in some cases, they even display surface details similar to those seen on previously illustrated moons.
Yeah they're also depicted as stars in every single panel after the sun lore is stated. This is, again, cherry picking.
But even worse is that it's cherry picking within cherry picking. You're using scans to say "moons are depicted this way", ignoring the vast majority where they aren't depicted that way, ignoring stars also depicted that specific way, and with scans that 90% of the time aren't even moons to begin with....

As for the last bit "Every single instance after the sun lore gets dropped, Namek is drawn with 3-star like objects". Ignoring the former is still in contention and up for debate and is the only reason why I'm willing to compromise on a "likely" instead of a flatout, as just said, every time after the sun lore my dude.
In contrast, stars in the background of space have always been illustrated as simple white dots or, when viewed from the surface, as smooth circles.
You mean almost exactly like the majority of your examples (in which most we don't even know are even moons or planets, you're arguing off a preconceived notion first, and because of said notion, concluding that is what they must be).

Every time post sun lore, Namek is shown with 3 celestial objects orbiting it drawn exactly the way you just described stars to be.
I legitimately don't get this, you're effectively agreeing that's how stars get drawn?

Actually... I'm noticing that scene doesn't even support your claims so I retract that.
Do we see a planet or moon from the grounds perspective? Yes.
Is this moon/planet detailed, darker in color and whatnot? Yep.
Do we see a simplified version of orbiting objects around the planet as they leave? Yep?

The problem though? The moon isn't drawn like the Namekian suns and other stars.
We see a celestial object that is darker in color, this lines up with one of the objects that was drawn the other object though is pretty detailed and visualized. But the blatant planetary looking one? We don't see it as they leave the planet.

Now I'm sure you're arguing that the blank white one is meant to be that planet-looking one, in fact I thought so too, ignoring that's a lil weird because it's drawn large enough to be given detail, but it can't be.

For 3 reasons.

It's positioning doesn't line up. In scan 1 on the ground, the dark is on the right below, while the white is on the left above the dark one.
Yet when they leave, the white object is to the left, while the dark one is to the right.

You might say "That could be the angle, they might have left the planet at an angle where it'd be mirrored", that isn't possible given they're flying AWAY from those objects, so the same direction the PoV was facing in that panel so the position should be the same.
But the white object in the space shot is LARGER than the dark object, this is an issue because in the ground shot the "planet" was SMALLER than the dark object. So why is the white sphere suddenly bigger than the dark one, yet the moon/planet was smaller than it?

It can't be depth, we just confirmed the direction they left at is the same way the pov panel was, but that makes no sense, it's further back, it would NEVER be able to look bigger han the dark object, it just isn't possible?

So not only is the positions messed up, both which side, horizontally, and vertically in relation to each other, but even the size is blatantly wrong.

So what do I think? I think that white object actually is a sun. It's just that planet's sun way in the background, the dark object is the same between both shots because that's consistent, and the moon/planet, is just that but not visible like most moons are, especially given we know it was closer to the planet than the dark object and also smaller, in much the same way most planets have small moons.

So no, I retract my agreement with that being a usable panel as contrasting evidence, that big white sphere can't be the same thing as panel 1, everything from the size and placement in regards to the dark object is wrong on every facet. Which, btw still weird, it's drawn pretty big so why does it have less detail than the planet next to it and even the smaller dark object next to it? Unless you want to say Toriyama frugot within the same page spread what he was drawing.... But for one arguing all this art stuff, I wouldn't do that if I were you.
On the other hand, in some panels where Namek is shown from a distance, three objects can be seen orbiting it, but at a greater distance than the closer bodies. This could indeed indicate that these objects are its three suns.

Ok first off, you realize if you're arguing 3 objects that are the suns can be seen, simultaneously, you''ve actively agreed with the CRT right?
If the 3 suns can be seen all at the same time, it means one of them must be be next to Namek or in front of it.
You're trying to use this to argue "No, see, THESE are the suns, and they're way further away so Namek can't be scaled off it!", yet, no, if all 3 are visible at once, then Namek can still be scaled off it because one of them MUST be next to or in front of it, which is the ENTIRE basis of the CRT.
Namek can be scaled off the suns shown by it in the first place, because if all 3 are explicitly shown at the same time, they all can't be in the background, one must be parallel or in front, and thus scaling becomes feasible to it.
You not only failed to account for that, you even gave extra evidence that SUPPORTS the CRT. You've actively sabotaged your own argument 🗿

But given that wasn't your intent, and your intent was to prove Namek isn't that big.
Why is every argument of yours based on interpretation, assumptions? Why can't you just post a statement, whether from a character, a guide, I don't care which, corroborating your claims? If every argument is based on personal opinion, that isn't an actual argument, it's just you stating an opinion based on personal beliefs, which sure, that's fine, but it isn't good enough for a CRT if you're trying to argue that, objectively, one thing is the case over the other, unless you aren't trying to argue that? In which case arguing just to argue ain't it chief.

As an aside, that is literally drawn the same way as most stars/suns in space shots, and as the specifically 3 objects around Namek come post sun lore.
If half your argument is solely based on "things can only be drawn this way", showing the exact same thing for the opposite of your argument, is literally just shooting yourself in the foot. You've proven that stars are indeed drawn that way, in turn turning your moon argument into solely personal opinion and interpretation as opposed to solid objectivity.

Anyway you just gave even more proof that Namek is a super massive planet, if we can see three stars, three objects you just ADMITTED to like being the three suns, around Namek, nothing changes, Namek can be scaled off them. I should note, I don't actually give a shit what panel we use to scale Namek off them, I'd even prefer we pick the smallest example to be conservative, so the 2 cases you just shown? I'd be fine with using either for the size calc.
In fact, you literally just posted some of the shots I've been talking about, when I say everytime afterward, I do in fact mean every time.
Pixel Scaling 1
  • Sun1: 22px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun1: 183.6px | 11,622,581 km
  • Sun2: 25px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun2: 355.84px | 19,822,906 km
  • Sun3: 26px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun3: 421.47px | 22,575,943 km

Pixel Scaling 2
  • Sun1: 24px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun1: 133.6px | 7,752,607 km
  • Sun2: 22px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun2: 302.9px | 19,174,726 km
  • Sun3: 19px | 1,392,684 km
    Distance Sun3: 306.45px | 22,462,526 km
This is actively contradicting the argument you're going to present in the immediate next line. All of these would make Namek a scorched wasteland, for reference, mercury is 50,000,000km away from the sun, over 2x the largest distance you gave there.

Also that doesn't work. You can't draw a line between Namek and them like that. For the exact same reason we know one sun must be in front or next to it, we also know that at least one sun must be behind it in the background. Treating them all parallel is simply wrong.

But, yep, this supports the CRT though so I legitimately don't understand the argument unless you're just play devil's advocate at this point, in which case please don't. Do not inflate the CRT for arguments both for and against just for the sake of arguing, you got something you think is crucial or relevant? Go ahead but don't just argue for the sake of it.
The argument that Bulma would have been incinerated on Namek’s surface if its suns were truly that close is also valid, as it is universal common sense that the closer you are to a sun, the higher the temperature. Even in Dragon Ball Daima, this idea is reinforced with the depiction of the First Demon Realm.
Literally every example of your scaling, is closer than Mercury. Even in Kakarot, the sun is twice as close as Mercury.

If you are implicating they can't be that close your own scan contradicts it, but inversely, if we're going back to the climate arguments for the umpteenth time, Namek being small has even more issues, which are being conveniently ignored, making these types of arguments double standards, and even hypocritical to an extent. If you're going to argue this, you need to account for the opposite too, the problems that exist scientifically if Namek was earth-sized. You can't just ignore it without at least established evidence, which, ironically, only exist for the opposition's side due to the existence of multiple super planets with DBZ larger than suns, in which suns just straight up orbit them like Kai's.
Finally, Dodoria’s statement that Namek "is not such a large planet" also supports the idea that it is not larger than its three suns. Unless it can be proven that Dodoria has at some point seen a planet massively larger than stars, his statement reinforces the logic that Namek is not of colossal proportions compared to its suns.
This means nothing, we went through this too.
What is a big planet in the context of dragon ball? We already know that something that isn't even considered the average, is multiple times bigger than earth.
Dodoria says it isn't particularly big, not that it isn't big relative to the average at all either. Dragon Ball does, in fact, have super massive planets that eclipses suns explicitly anyway so there's a precedence,. What is a "big" planet in the context of DBZ? Unless we know for fact, this statement doesn't mean anything, and in fact could be taken to mean Namek is on the upper end, just falling short of the highest ends depending on the exact wording used, which when we have stupid planets like Kai's existing, a "big planet" in DBZ could make even a star sized Namek look pathetic.

Oh and not how that works, we don't need to prove "Dodoria has seen huge planets", you're who's claiming his statement entails a specific intent and assuming what he means based on his personal experience, burden of proof is on you to prove what his knowledge entails because without it it's a useless statement that neither proves, or disproves anything, especially because we don't even know the baseline "big" is to begin with, and the worst part is, he very well could've. He works for an intergalactic planet conquering emperor, he's seen countless planets.
Namek by default is already several times as large as earth at a minimum regardless, given Namek isn't described as miniscule like earth, nor is it treated as below average which we have a stated value for. Which still leads to numerous complications just as much as it being earth sized, or massive, or anything in-between.
This is, again, taking a vague statement, a vague line, interpretating it to mean something it inherently doesn't, and using it to ascertain a specific intent. It isn't saying what you need it to say.

Also why are you avoiding tackling the actual arguments? Every argument of your stems from interpretation and assuming drawing intent. Which all boils down to "maybe it's this", not "it IS this".
Which, fine, best I can give that though is a possibly/likely compromise because it isn't based on objective fact, but rather solely interpretation, though you've been slowly convincing me it isn't contrary to your intent.

Also as said before because you didn't tackle this argument either and just went with cherry picking drawings again, why does Namek have 3 moons? Why is Namek never stated in anything to have 3 moons/planets? Why are the moons NEVER mentioned even outside of the number? Why specifically 3? If it was 1 moon, 2 moons, 100 moons, sure we'd then know they can't be suns because the numbers do not corroborate the manga, but three? And as said, why is it everytime after the sun lore gets dropped, whenever Namek is shown it has the three sun-like objects instead and what could be considered moons are entirely absent? It isn't shown with moon like or planet like textures, shading, whatever you people want to argue it as, but just the same way he also draws sun in space, which was a previous argument even but has now been altered into "well moons can sometimes be drawn like that too", in which you yourself even gave 2 EXTRA scans showing as much.
And thinking on it, lacks any evidence of the planet-like alleged objects from prior? Could Toriyama have simply changed Namek's characteristics? Maybe, or maybe not, who knows, we don't assume stuff like this, which is a problem because that's essentially what most of your arguments boil down to, but worse in that you're cherry picking examples while for Namek it is always the case after a certain point and in the end we still see 3 suns by it regardless so all this arguing is less debating it isn't the case and more arguing when it's the case.

I want an actual concrete statement, assuming this is even worth continue arguing over based on your admittance of multiple shots with suns by Namek, which can also be used for the CRT's purpose and scans that are either not even true or evidence for your claims if you squint.


This is why I avoid DBZ threads, having to repeat the exact same stuff like ten times a post, after already doing so ten times a thread due to the repetition of the same thing being said multiple times per post or the same argument repeated under a different veil, quickly adds up and makes shit a hassle to both read and write, I want out lads🗿
 
This is why I avoid DBZ threads, having to repeat the exact same stuff like ten times a post, after already doing so ten times a thread due to the repetition of the same thing being said multiple times per post or the same argument repeated under a different veil, quickly adds up and makes shit a hassle to both read and write, I want out lads🗿
The spoiler title being "Don't Open" is almost ominous. But yeah I agree you repeated yourself too many times in this thread and everyone brings up the same arguments or similar ones rehashed.
 
And that one must always be parallel or in front of it due to said day cycle.

Can you stop postings cans nobody can read? You were asked nicely.
I can't read that shit. I shouldn't have to dig for those scans in english that aren't even given a citation which makes it even more troublesome to check for context, because whether you agree or not, it very much does matter for a few of them. You're on a english wiki, we even have general rules about posting and yapping in other languages unless absolutely required. Use ******** if need be, they got english scans that are readily available.

Anyway.

Scan 1 I am willing to give you, or was until I actually looked at it in depth as below.

Scan 2 in space aren't planets, or moons, or anything? We don't know? They could easily be stars as they're flying through the vacuum of space, why are we assuming they're moons instead of the other options? We even see stars on that same page drawn the same way, yet we also see a planet on the same page that is drawn demonstrably different. Why assume they're moons or planets, when it wouldn't even be consistent within the same page. If they were planets or moons, they'd be drawn or textured in the same vain the blatant planet we already see on said page is as opposed to drawn like the stars on said page?

Scan 3 with Jupiter is just wrong, I'm not explaining this in as much detail for the 3rd time but to give a quick gist, again.... It is literally impossible to be Jupiter's moons as they're either imperceptible next to it, and it def isn't planets because there isn't even 4 planets BEHIND Jupiter, and yes behind, she's coming from earth's direction, those planets would need to be Saturn and what not, which it evidently isn't due to lack of rings, plus the fact there's only 3 planets behind Jupiter, not 4. And I'm not going to get into the fact the position is all kinds of ****** up. And if you really wanna argue it's Jupiter's moons.... Which ones, there's 95+? Notwithstanding size issues, position isn't accurate either with their orbits. Which is to say, those dots? They're evidently meant to be stars too, just unlike namek's consistently shown configuration and corroborated lore that places one in the forefront, ACTUALLY are ten fucktrillion miles away.

And the rest the same deal, they're all scans of space travel, why are you assuming they aren't suns and stars? Especially when on the same pages we see planets and moons and stuff drawn in a way that is blatantly different?
Do tell why random white sphere in space is a planet or moon while scattered among the starry space, as opposed to just a star that's closer to them as they fly by, all while non-star celestial objects get drawn in a very different way within the exact same panel? I'm sure you see the issue, you're not giving proof, you're just saying they're moons just because, you're actively inflating the sample size of "planets/moons drawn this specific way", based solely on personal opinion that isn't even consistent within the very scans you're using as evidence, if anything I'd argue you've been proving otherwise, that stars in space are universally drawn a certain way, and 99% of the time moons and planets aren't or there's a caveat that makes it evident.

And I'm not even sure why either? There IS examples of moons drawn the way you're arguing, and instead of showing those, you're using whatever these scans are meant to be? At this point it seems like just throwing scans and seeing what sticks as opposed to arguing because it's correct, now I'm not saying that is the case, but this is starting to come off as grasping as straws.

And Freeza planet is a bad example because the "moons" are drawn the exact same way the sun is drawn in the Vegeta fight scans, same texturing gradient too, so hell, maybe that's a sun too, who knows? I mean that literally, we have no idea that planet's lore or placement from its stars, you're kinda just guessing what they are. One of them is a moon it would seem based on the details, but the others? I'm not sure at all, and the funny part is, it's the SMALLEST one that is given that extra detail to denote it as a rocky planetoid, yet the bigger ones aren't? You'd think the opposite would be true given more page to draw on. And even more odd, why are a few drawn as white spheres and others given a gradient? Kind of implicates they're not the same thing. So hell they very well could, and likely are, just stars and suns because they sure aren't the lil moon we see in the same panels. Interpretative scans about loreless planets that aren't consistent within itself in regards to your all moons claims, isn't good evidence.


As above, you're flat out wrong on Jupiter. This isn't even up for debate, Jupiter exists, we don't need to assume how stuff looks with it or placements or this or that.

Freeza planet has no lore, in fact based on your other evidence, I would argue it's actually potentially a sun too given that scene is right after the Vegeta fight, in which the sun is drawn that same way, so there's no real time for Toriyama to even alter his drawing style there, but either way it isn't fact, it's conjecture. And the white spheres that aren't even drawn hyper close to it anyway, being presumed to be moons and not just more stars in the already starry sky is a pretty specific assumption.

I already said examples exist, but they're in the minority and become far less common as the manga actually progresses. Meanwhile, in your own arguments even, suns are drawn pretty damn consistently, as we can see, in some of these very scans, let alone the countless others that exist that you just aren't posting. This isn't a solid argument, you're legit arguing art details, that aren't even consistent within your own evidence.

Yeah, if they're orbiting the planet, in all your examples you're posting shots of space, filled with countless stars, and even blatantly drawn planets and actual moons, while going "these white spheres that don't look like the moons/planets literally drawn on the same page, are actually moons", as opposed to just stars in the background? Like our galaxy has billions of stars, yeah planets are more common, and so are moons, but here's a little detail you're forgetting, you wouldn't be able to see other planets and moon systems if you're close enough to do a planetary fly by like those shots, as they're to tiny to see at such distances. But you could see stars billions of miles away for example, some bigger than others.

It isn't reasonable, it actively doesn't make sense, in fact it's outright impossible for that to be visible in such a way. So no, by assuming the white spheres drawn in space like stars, while actively different from the actual detailed planet/moons in the same page (which would mean Toriyama would have to be actively be inconsistent with his art in the same panel), doesn't make sense, nor is it even a solid argument because it circles back again to being based not on fact, but just how you feel or think it is.

Occam's Razor would actually imply if a hundred white spheres get drawn on panel, they're all stars and not a mix match of various things when said alternative things also get drawn but in such a way you can clearly tell they aren't the same thing. Couple that with just basic logic in how stuff wouldn't be visible, or this and that, and you've pretty much damned your argument.

To go even further, Occam's razor actually suggests that if we know Namek has specifically 3 suns, and we see 3 sun like objects near it every time after the sun lore is dropped, that the things in question are suns, not 3 moons that are never mentioned. You'd need to make extra assumptions to arrive at your conclusion, which is very much not how Occam's Razor functions.

This is also cherry picking. Do you know how many times moons aren't drawn like that either? It isn't "often" enough to be called consistent, I can think of about 8 times total in the manga, most leaning toward early on, where it's objectively the case. But I couldn't tell you how many times it gets some semblance of detail, nor how many times stars/suns get drawn like the Namekian objects do.

Plus when half the thread has been arguing "suns can only be drawn this specific way", only for it to be revealed "hey post sun lore, they're always drawn like this", for the argument to backpedal to "well moons also sometimes get drawn like that so they're moons"....

Yeah they're also depicted as stars in every single panel after the sun lore is stated. This is, again, cherry picking.
But even worse is that it's cherry picking within cherry picking. You're using scans to say "moons are depicted this way", ignoring the vast majority where they aren't depicted that way, ignoring stars also depicted that specific way, and with scans that 90% of the time aren't even moons to begin with....

As for the last bit "Every single instance after the sun lore gets dropped, Namek is drawn with 3-star like objects". Ignoring the former is still in contention and up for debate and is the only reason why I'm willing to compromise on a "likely" instead of a flatout, as just said, every time after the sun lore my dude.

You mean almost exactly like the majority of your examples (in which most we don't even know are even moons or planets, you're arguing off a preconceived notion first, and because of said notion, concluding that is what they must be).

Every time post sun lore, Namek is shown with 3 celestial objects orbiting it drawn exactly the way you just described stars to be.
I legitimately don't get this, you're effectively agreeing that's how stars get drawn?

Actually... I'm noticing that scene doesn't even support your claims so I retract that.
Do we see a planet or moon from the grounds perspective? Yes.
Is this moon/planet detailed, darker in color and whatnot? Yep.
Do we see a simplified version of orbiting objects around the planet as they leave? Yep?

The problem though? The moon isn't drawn like the Namekian suns and other stars.
We see a celestial object that is darker in color, this lines up with one of the objects that was drawn the other object though is pretty detailed and visualized. But the blatant planetary looking one? We don't see it as they leave the planet.

Now I'm sure you're arguing that the blank white one is meant to be that planet-looking one, in fact I thought so too, ignoring that's a lil weird because it's drawn large enough to be given detail, but it can't be.

For 3 reasons.

It's positioning doesn't line up. In scan 1 on the ground, the dark is on the right below, while the white is on the left above the dark one.
Yet when they leave, the white object is to the left, while the dark one is to the right.

You might say "That could be the angle, they might have left the planet at an angle where it'd be mirrored", that isn't possible given they're flying AWAY from those objects, so the same direction the PoV was facing in that panel so the position should be the same.
But the white object in the space shot is LARGER than the dark object, this is an issue because in the ground shot the "planet" was SMALLER than the dark object. So why is the white sphere suddenly bigger than the dark one, yet the moon/planet was smaller than it?

It can't be depth, we just confirmed the direction they left at is the same way the pov panel was, but that makes no sense, it's further back, it would NEVER be able to look bigger han the dark object, it just isn't possible?

So not only is the positions messed up, both which side, horizontally, and vertically in relation to each other, but even the size is blatantly wrong.

So what do I think? I think that white object actually is a sun. It's just that planet's sun way in the background, the dark object is the same between both shots because that's consistent, and the moon/planet, is just that but not visible like most moons are, especially given we know it was closer to the planet than the dark object and also smaller, in much the same way most planets have small moons.

So no, I retract my agreement with that being a usable panel as contrasting evidence, that big white sphere can't be the same thing as panel 1, everything from the size and placement in regards to the dark object is wrong on every facet. Which, btw still weird, it's drawn pretty big so why does it have less detail than the planet next to it and even the smaller dark object next to it? Unless you want to say Toriyama frugot within the same page spread what he was drawing.... But for one arguing all this art stuff, I wouldn't do that if I were you.

Ok first off, you realize if you're arguing 3 objects that are the suns can be seen, simultaneously, you''ve actively agreed with the CRT right?
If the 3 suns can be seen all at the same time, it means one of them must be be next to Namek or in front of it.
You're trying to use this to argue "No, see, THESE are the suns, and they're way further away so Namek can't be scaled off it!", yet, no, if all 3 are visible at once, then Namek can still be scaled off it because one of them MUST be next to or in front of it, which is the ENTIRE basis of the CRT.
Namek can be scaled off the suns shown by it in the first place, because if all 3 are explicitly shown at the same time, they all can't be in the background, one must be parallel or in front, and thus scaling becomes feasible to it.
You not only failed to account for that, you even gave extra evidence that SUPPORTS the CRT. You've actively sabotaged your own argument 🗿

But given that wasn't your intent, and your intent was to prove Namek isn't that big.
Why is every argument of yours based on interpretation, assumptions? Why can't you just post a statement, whether from a character, a guide, I don't care which, corroborating your claims? If every argument is based on personal opinion, that isn't an actual argument, it's just you stating an opinion based on personal beliefs, which sure, that's fine, but it isn't good enough for a CRT if you're trying to argue that, objectively, one thing is the case over the other, unless you aren't trying to argue that? In which case arguing just to argue ain't it chief.

As an aside, that is literally drawn the same way as most stars/suns in space shots, and as the specifically 3 objects around Namek come post sun lore.
If half your argument is solely based on "things can only be drawn this way", showing the exact same thing for the opposite of your argument, is literally just shooting yourself in the foot. You've proven that stars are indeed drawn that way, in turn turning your moon argument into solely personal opinion and interpretation as opposed to solid objectivity.

Anyway you just gave even more proof that Namek is a super massive planet, if we can see three stars, three objects you just ADMITTED to like being the three suns, around Namek, nothing changes, Namek can be scaled off them. I should note, I don't actually give a shit what panel we use to scale Namek off them, I'd even prefer we pick the smallest example to be conservative, so the 2 cases you just shown? I'd be fine with using either for the size calc.
In fact, you literally just posted some of the shots I've been talking about, when I say everytime afterward, I do in fact mean every time.

This is actively contradicting the argument you're going to present in the immediate next line. All of these would make Namek a scorched wasteland, for reference, mercury is 50,000,000km away from the sun, over 2x the largest distance you gave there.

Also that doesn't work. You can't draw a line between Namek and them like that. For the exact same reason we know one sun must be in front or next to it, we also know that at least one sun must be behind it in the background. Treating them all parallel is simply wrong.

But, yep, this supports the CRT though so I legitimately don't understand the argument unless you're just play devil's advocate at this point, in which case please don't. Do not inflate the CRT for arguments both for and against just for the sake of arguing, you got something you think is crucial or relevant? Go ahead but don't just argue for the sake of it.

Literally every example of your scaling, is closer than Mercury. Even in Kakarot, the sun is twice as close as Mercury.

If you are implicating they can't be that close your own scan contradicts it, but inversely, if we're going back to the climate arguments for the umpteenth time, Namek being small has even more issues, which are being conveniently ignored, making these types of arguments double standards, and even hypocritical to an extent. If you're going to argue this, you need to account for the opposite too, the problems that exist scientifically if Namek was earth-sized. You can't just ignore it without at least established evidence, which, ironically, only exist for the opposition's side due to the existence of multiple super planets with DBZ larger than suns, in which suns just straight up orbit them like Kai's.

This means nothing, we went through this too.
What is a big planet in the context of dragon ball? We already know that something that isn't even considered the average, is multiple times bigger than earth.
Dodoria says it isn't particularly big, not that it isn't big relative to the average at all either. Dragon Ball does, in fact, have super massive planets that eclipses suns explicitly anyway so there's a precedence,. What is a "big" planet in the context of DBZ? Unless we know for fact, this statement doesn't mean anything, and in fact could be taken to mean Namek is on the upper end, just falling short of the highest ends depending on the exact wording used, which when we have stupid planets like Kai's existing, a "big planet" in DBZ could make even a star sized Namek look pathetic.

Oh and not how that works, we don't need to prove "Dodoria has seen huge planets", you're who's claiming his statement entails a specific intent and assuming what he means based on his personal experience, burden of proof is on you to prove what his knowledge entails because without it it's a useless statement that neither proves, or disproves anything, especially because we don't even know the baseline "big" is to begin with, and the worst part is, he very well could've. He works for an intergalactic planet conquering emperor, he's seen countless planets.
Namek by default is already several times as large as earth at a minimum regardless, given Namek isn't described as miniscule like earth, nor is it treated as below average which we have a stated value for. Which still leads to numerous complications just as much as it being earth sized, or massive, or anything in-between.
This is, again, taking a vague statement, a vague line, interpretating it to mean something it inherently doesn't, and using it to ascertain a specific intent. It isn't saying what you need it to say.

Also why are you avoiding tackling the actual arguments? Every argument of your stems from interpretation and assuming drawing intent. Which all boils down to "maybe it's this", not "it IS this".
Which, fine, best I can give that though is a possibly/likely compromise because it isn't based on objective fact, but rather solely interpretation, though you've been slowly convincing me it isn't contrary to your intent.

Also as said before because you didn't tackle this argument either and just went with cherry picking drawings again, why does Namek have 3 moons? Why is Namek never stated in anything to have 3 moons/planets? Why are the moons NEVER mentioned even outside of the number? Why specifically 3? If it was 1 moon, 2 moons, 100 moons, sure we'd then know they can't be suns because the numbers do not corroborate the manga, but three? And as said, why is it everytime after the sun lore gets dropped, whenever Namek is shown it has the three sun-like objects instead and what could be considered moons are entirely absent? It isn't shown with moon like or planet like textures, shading, whatever you people want to argue it as, but just the same way he also draws sun in space, which was a previous argument even but has now been altered into "well moons can sometimes be drawn like that too", in which you yourself even gave 2 EXTRA scans showing as much.
And thinking on it, lacks any evidence of the planet-like alleged objects from prior? Could Toriyama have simply changed Namek's characteristics? Maybe, or maybe not, who knows, we don't assume stuff like this, which is a problem because that's essentially what most of your arguments boil down to, but worse in that you're cherry picking examples while for Namek it is always the case after a certain point and in the end we still see 3 suns by it regardless so all this arguing is less debating it isn't the case and more arguing when it's the case.

I want an actual concrete statement, assuming this is even worth continue arguing over based on your admittance of multiple shots with suns by Namek, which can also be used for the CRT's purpose and scans that are either not even true or evidence for your claims if you squint.

This is why I avoid DBZ threads, having to repeat the exact same stuff like ten times a post, after already doing so ten times a thread due to the repetition of the same thing being said multiple times per post or the same argument repeated under a different veil, quickly adds up and makes shit a hassle to both read and write, I want out lads🗿
The opposition's argument is particularly this, Bulma not turning into a pancake because she is on the planet and so on...
 
And that one must always be parallel or in front of it due to said day cycle.

Can you stop postings cans nobody can read? You were asked nicely.
I can't read that shit. I shouldn't have to dig for those scans in english that aren't even given a citation which makes it even more troublesome to check for context, because whether you agree or not, it very much does matter for a few of them. You're on a english wiki, we even have general rules about posting and yapping in other languages unless absolutely required. Use ******** if need be, they got english scans that are readily available.

Anyway.

Scan 1 I am willing to give you, or was until I actually looked at it in depth as below.

Scan 2 in space aren't planets, or moons, or anything? We don't know? They could easily be stars as they're flying through the vacuum of space, why are we assuming they're moons instead of the other options? We even see stars on that same page drawn the same way, yet we also see a planet on the same page that is drawn demonstrably different. Why assume they're moons or planets, when it wouldn't even be consistent within the same page. If they were planets or moons, they'd be drawn or textured in the same vain the blatant planet we already see on said page is as opposed to drawn like the stars on said page?

Scan 3 with Jupiter is just wrong, I'm not explaining this in as much detail for the 3rd time but to give a quick gist, again.... It is literally impossible to be Jupiter's moons as they're either imperceptible next to it, and it def isn't planets because there isn't even 4 planets BEHIND Jupiter, and yes behind, she's coming from earth's direction, those planets would need to be Saturn and what not, which it evidently isn't due to lack of rings, plus the fact there's only 3 planets behind Jupiter, not 4. And I'm not going to get into the fact the position is all kinds of ****** up. And if you really wanna argue it's Jupiter's moons.... Which ones, there's 95+? Notwithstanding size issues, position isn't accurate either with their orbits. Which is to say, those dots? They're evidently meant to be stars too, just unlike namek's consistently shown configuration and corroborated lore that places one in the forefront, ACTUALLY are ten fucktrillion miles away.

And the rest the same deal, they're all scans of space travel, why are you assuming they aren't suns and stars? Especially when on the same pages we see planets and moons and stuff drawn in a way that is blatantly different?
Do tell why random white sphere in space is a planet or moon while scattered among the starry space, as opposed to just a star that's closer to them as they fly by, all while non-star celestial objects get drawn in a very different way within the exact same panel? I'm sure you see the issue, you're not giving proof, you're just saying they're moons just because, you're actively inflating the sample size of "planets/moons drawn this specific way", based solely on personal opinion that isn't even consistent within the very scans you're using as evidence, if anything I'd argue you've been proving otherwise, that stars in space are universally drawn a certain way, and 99% of the time moons and planets aren't or there's a caveat that makes it evident.

And I'm not even sure why either? There IS examples of moons drawn the way you're arguing, and instead of showing those, you're using whatever these scans are meant to be? At this point it seems like just throwing scans and seeing what sticks as opposed to arguing because it's correct, now I'm not saying that is the case, but this is starting to come off as grasping as straws.

And Freeza planet is a bad example because the "moons" are drawn the exact same way the sun is drawn in the Vegeta fight scans, same texturing gradient too, so hell, maybe that's a sun too, who knows? I mean that literally, we have no idea that planet's lore or placement from its stars, you're kinda just guessing what they are. One of them is a moon it would seem based on the details, but the others? I'm not sure at all, and the funny part is, it's the SMALLEST one that is given that extra detail to denote it as a rocky planetoid, yet the bigger ones aren't? You'd think the opposite would be true given more page to draw on. And even more odd, why are a few drawn as white spheres and others given a gradient? Kind of implicates they're not the same thing. So hell they very well could, and likely are, just stars and suns because they sure aren't the lil moon we see in the same panels. Interpretative scans about loreless planets that aren't consistent within itself in regards to your all moons claims, isn't good evidence.


As above, you're flat out wrong on Jupiter. This isn't even up for debate, Jupiter exists, we don't need to assume how stuff looks with it or placements or this or that.

Freeza planet has no lore, in fact based on your other evidence, I would argue it's actually potentially a sun too given that scene is right after the Vegeta fight, in which the sun is drawn that same way, so there's no real time for Toriyama to even alter his drawing style there, but either way it isn't fact, it's conjecture. And the white spheres that aren't even drawn hyper close to it anyway, being presumed to be moons and not just more stars in the already starry sky is a pretty specific assumption.

I already said examples exist, but they're in the minority and become far less common as the manga actually progresses. Meanwhile, in your own arguments even, suns are drawn pretty damn consistently, as we can see, in some of these very scans, let alone the countless others that exist that you just aren't posting. This isn't a solid argument, you're legit arguing art details, that aren't even consistent within your own evidence.

Yeah, if they're orbiting the planet, in all your examples you're posting shots of space, filled with countless stars, and even blatantly drawn planets and actual moons, while going "these white spheres that don't look like the moons/planets literally drawn on the same page, are actually moons", as opposed to just stars in the background? Like our galaxy has billions of stars, yeah planets are more common, and so are moons, but here's a little detail you're forgetting, you wouldn't be able to see other planets and moon systems if you're close enough to do a planetary fly by like those shots, as they're to tiny to see at such distances. But you could see stars billions of miles away for example, some bigger than others.

It isn't reasonable, it actively doesn't make sense, in fact it's outright impossible for that to be visible in such a way. So no, by assuming the white spheres drawn in space like stars, while actively different from the actual detailed planet/moons in the same page (which would mean Toriyama would have to be actively be inconsistent with his art in the same panel), doesn't make sense, nor is it even a solid argument because it circles back again to being based not on fact, but just how you feel or think it is.

Occam's Razor would actually imply if a hundred white spheres get drawn on panel, they're all stars and not a mix match of various things when said alternative things also get drawn but in such a way you can clearly tell they aren't the same thing. Couple that with just basic logic in how stuff wouldn't be visible, or this and that, and you've pretty much damned your argument.

To go even further, Occam's razor actually suggests that if we know Namek has specifically 3 suns, and we see 3 sun like objects near it every time after the sun lore is dropped, that the things in question are suns, not 3 moons that are never mentioned. You'd need to make extra assumptions to arrive at your conclusion, which is very much not how Occam's Razor functions.

This is also cherry picking. Do you know how many times moons aren't drawn like that either? It isn't "often" enough to be called consistent, I can think of about 8 times total in the manga, most leaning toward early on, where it's objectively the case. But I couldn't tell you how many times it gets some semblance of detail, nor how many times stars/suns get drawn like the Namekian objects do.

Plus when half the thread has been arguing "suns can only be drawn this specific way", only for it to be revealed "hey post sun lore, they're always drawn like this", for the argument to backpedal to "well moons also sometimes get drawn like that so they're moons"....

Yeah they're also depicted as stars in every single panel after the sun lore is stated. This is, again, cherry picking.
But even worse is that it's cherry picking within cherry picking. You're using scans to say "moons are depicted this way", ignoring the vast majority where they aren't depicted that way, ignoring stars also depicted that specific way, and with scans that 90% of the time aren't even moons to begin with....

As for the last bit "Every single instance after the sun lore gets dropped, Namek is drawn with 3-star like objects". Ignoring the former is still in contention and up for debate and is the only reason why I'm willing to compromise on a "likely" instead of a flatout, as just said, every time after the sun lore my dude.

You mean almost exactly like the majority of your examples (in which most we don't even know are even moons or planets, you're arguing off a preconceived notion first, and because of said notion, concluding that is what they must be).

Every time post sun lore, Namek is shown with 3 celestial objects orbiting it drawn exactly the way you just described stars to be.
I legitimately don't get this, you're effectively agreeing that's how stars get drawn?

Actually... I'm noticing that scene doesn't even support your claims so I retract that.
Do we see a planet or moon from the grounds perspective? Yes.
Is this moon/planet detailed, darker in color and whatnot? Yep.
Do we see a simplified version of orbiting objects around the planet as they leave? Yep?

The problem though? The moon isn't drawn like the Namekian suns and other stars.
We see a celestial object that is darker in color, this lines up with one of the objects that was drawn the other object though is pretty detailed and visualized. But the blatant planetary looking one? We don't see it as they leave the planet.

Now I'm sure you're arguing that the blank white one is meant to be that planet-looking one, in fact I thought so too, ignoring that's a lil weird because it's drawn large enough to be given detail, but it can't be.

For 3 reasons.

It's positioning doesn't line up. In scan 1 on the ground, the dark is on the right below, while the white is on the left above the dark one.
Yet when they leave, the white object is to the left, while the dark one is to the right.

You might say "That could be the angle, they might have left the planet at an angle where it'd be mirrored", that isn't possible given they're flying AWAY from those objects, so the same direction the PoV was facing in that panel so the position should be the same.
But the white object in the space shot is LARGER than the dark object, this is an issue because in the ground shot the "planet" was SMALLER than the dark object. So why is the white sphere suddenly bigger than the dark one, yet the moon/planet was smaller than it?

It can't be depth, we just confirmed the direction they left at is the same way the pov panel was, but that makes no sense, it's further back, it would NEVER be able to look bigger han the dark object, it just isn't possible?

So not only is the positions messed up, both which side, horizontally, and vertically in relation to each other, but even the size is blatantly wrong.

So what do I think? I think that white object actually is a sun. It's just that planet's sun way in the background, the dark object is the same between both shots because that's consistent, and the moon/planet, is just that but not visible like most moons are, especially given we know it was closer to the planet than the dark object and also smaller, in much the same way most planets have small moons.

So no, I retract my agreement with that being a usable panel as contrasting evidence, that big white sphere can't be the same thing as panel 1, everything from the size and placement in regards to the dark object is wrong on every facet. Which, btw still weird, it's drawn pretty big so why does it have less detail than the planet next to it and even the smaller dark object next to it? Unless you want to say Toriyama frugot within the same page spread what he was drawing.... But for one arguing all this art stuff, I wouldn't do that if I were you.

Ok first off, you realize if you're arguing 3 objects that are the suns can be seen, simultaneously, you''ve actively agreed with the CRT right?
If the 3 suns can be seen all at the same time, it means one of them must be be next to Namek or in front of it.
You're trying to use this to argue "No, see, THESE are the suns, and they're way further away so Namek can't be scaled off it!", yet, no, if all 3 are visible at once, then Namek can still be scaled off it because one of them MUST be next to or in front of it, which is the ENTIRE basis of the CRT.
Namek can be scaled off the suns shown by it in the first place, because if all 3 are explicitly shown at the same time, they all can't be in the background, one must be parallel or in front, and thus scaling becomes feasible to it.
You not only failed to account for that, you even gave extra evidence that SUPPORTS the CRT. You've actively sabotaged your own argument 🗿

But given that wasn't your intent, and your intent was to prove Namek isn't that big.
Why is every argument of yours based on interpretation, assumptions? Why can't you just post a statement, whether from a character, a guide, I don't care which, corroborating your claims? If every argument is based on personal opinion, that isn't an actual argument, it's just you stating an opinion based on personal beliefs, which sure, that's fine, but it isn't good enough for a CRT if you're trying to argue that, objectively, one thing is the case over the other, unless you aren't trying to argue that? In which case arguing just to argue ain't it chief.

As an aside, that is literally drawn the same way as most stars/suns in space shots, and as the specifically 3 objects around Namek come post sun lore.
If half your argument is solely based on "things can only be drawn this way", showing the exact same thing for the opposite of your argument, is literally just shooting yourself in the foot. You've proven that stars are indeed drawn that way, in turn turning your moon argument into solely personal opinion and interpretation as opposed to solid objectivity.

Anyway you just gave even more proof that Namek is a super massive planet, if we can see three stars, three objects you just ADMITTED to like being the three suns, around Namek, nothing changes, Namek can be scaled off them. I should note, I don't actually give a shit what panel we use to scale Namek off them, I'd even prefer we pick the smallest example to be conservative, so the 2 cases you just shown? I'd be fine with using either for the size calc.
In fact, you literally just posted some of the shots I've been talking about, when I say everytime afterward, I do in fact mean every time.

This is actively contradicting the argument you're going to present in the immediate next line. All of these would make Namek a scorched wasteland, for reference, mercury is 50,000,000km away from the sun, over 2x the largest distance you gave there.

Also that doesn't work. You can't draw a line between Namek and them like that. For the exact same reason we know one sun must be in front or next to it, we also know that at least one sun must be behind it in the background. Treating them all parallel is simply wrong.

But, yep, this supports the CRT though so I legitimately don't understand the argument unless you're just play devil's advocate at this point, in which case please don't. Do not inflate the CRT for arguments both for and against just for the sake of arguing, you got something you think is crucial or relevant? Go ahead but don't just argue for the sake of it.

Literally every example of your scaling, is closer than Mercury. Even in Kakarot, the sun is twice as close as Mercury.

If you are implicating they can't be that close your own scan contradicts it, but inversely, if we're going back to the climate arguments for the umpteenth time, Namek being small has even more issues, which are being conveniently ignored, making these types of arguments double standards, and even hypocritical to an extent. If you're going to argue this, you need to account for the opposite too, the problems that exist scientifically if Namek was earth-sized. You can't just ignore it without at least established evidence, which, ironically, only exist for the opposition's side due to the existence of multiple super planets with DBZ larger than suns, in which suns just straight up orbit them like Kai's.

This means nothing, we went through this too.
What is a big planet in the context of dragon ball? We already know that something that isn't even considered the average, is multiple times bigger than earth.
Dodoria says it isn't particularly big, not that it isn't big relative to the average at all either. Dragon Ball does, in fact, have super massive planets that eclipses suns explicitly anyway so there's a precedence,. What is a "big" planet in the context of DBZ? Unless we know for fact, this statement doesn't mean anything, and in fact could be taken to mean Namek is on the upper end, just falling short of the highest ends depending on the exact wording used, which when we have stupid planets like Kai's existing, a "big planet" in DBZ could make even a star sized Namek look pathetic.

Oh and not how that works, we don't need to prove "Dodoria has seen huge planets", you're who's claiming his statement entails a specific intent and assuming what he means based on his personal experience, burden of proof is on you to prove what his knowledge entails because without it it's a useless statement that neither proves, or disproves anything, especially because we don't even know the baseline "big" is to begin with, and the worst part is, he very well could've. He works for an intergalactic planet conquering emperor, he's seen countless planets.
Namek by default is already several times as large as earth at a minimum regardless, given Namek isn't described as miniscule like earth, nor is it treated as below average which we have a stated value for. Which still leads to numerous complications just as much as it being earth sized, or massive, or anything in-between.
This is, again, taking a vague statement, a vague line, interpretating it to mean something it inherently doesn't, and using it to ascertain a specific intent. It isn't saying what you need it to say.

Also why are you avoiding tackling the actual arguments? Every argument of your stems from interpretation and assuming drawing intent. Which all boils down to "maybe it's this", not "it IS this".
Which, fine, best I can give that though is a possibly/likely compromise because it isn't based on objective fact, but rather solely interpretation, though you've been slowly convincing me it isn't contrary to your intent.

Also as said before because you didn't tackle this argument either and just went with cherry picking drawings again, why does Namek have 3 moons? Why is Namek never stated in anything to have 3 moons/planets? Why are the moons NEVER mentioned even outside of the number? Why specifically 3? If it was 1 moon, 2 moons, 100 moons, sure we'd then know they can't be suns because the numbers do not corroborate the manga, but three? And as said, why is it everytime after the sun lore gets dropped, whenever Namek is shown it has the three sun-like objects instead and what could be considered moons are entirely absent? It isn't shown with moon like or planet like textures, shading, whatever you people want to argue it as, but just the same way he also draws sun in space, which was a previous argument even but has now been altered into "well moons can sometimes be drawn like that too", in which you yourself even gave 2 EXTRA scans showing as much.
And thinking on it, lacks any evidence of the planet-like alleged objects from prior? Could Toriyama have simply changed Namek's characteristics? Maybe, or maybe not, who knows, we don't assume stuff like this, which is a problem because that's essentially what most of your arguments boil down to, but worse in that you're cherry picking examples while for Namek it is always the case after a certain point and in the end we still see 3 suns by it regardless so all this arguing is less debating it isn't the case and more arguing when it's the case.

I want an actual concrete statement, assuming this is even worth continue arguing over based on your admittance of multiple shots with suns by Namek, which can also be used for the CRT's purpose and scans that are either not even true or evidence for your claims if you squint.

This is why I avoid DBZ threads, having to repeat the exact same stuff like ten times a post, after already doing so ten times a thread due to the repetition of the same thing being said multiple times per post or the same argument repeated under a different veil, quickly adds up and makes shit a hassle to both read and write, I want out lads🗿
Damn...DBZ threads ******* suck.
 
This is why I avoid DBZ threads, having to repeat the exact same stuff like ten times a post, after already doing so ten times a thread due to the repetition of the same thing being said multiple times per post or the same argument repeated under a different veil, quickly adds up and makes shit a hassle to both read and write, I want out lads🗿
That's why I barely post anymore lol.
 
And that one must always be parallel or in front of it due to said day cycle.
That is not a valid argument to prove that Namek is truly larger than its three suns, as the same scenario would occur even if it weren’t. In fact, this detail helps demonstrate that Namek has moons orbiting around it. You yourself mentioned, and Dende confirmed in the anime, that there must always be at least one sun visible in the sky. There can't be three, because the other side of the planet would be in darkness. However, upon the first arrival on Namek, two celestial bodies were observed, and shortly after, one appeared that is not part of these, which we can confirm as a sun. Therefore, one or both of the first celestial objects are not stars.


The third object cannot be a mistake, as we have seen it twice, and based on the way it casts shadows, it should be one of the suns.


Can you stop postings cans nobody can read? You were asked nicely.
I can't read that shit. I shouldn't have to dig for those scans in english that aren't even given a citation which makes it even more troublesome to check for context, because whether you agree or not, it very much does matter for a few of them. You're on a english wiki, we even have general rules about posting and yapping in other languages unless absolutely required. Use ******** if need be, they got english scans that are readily available.
You really don't need to read them; the key part of my argument is paying attention to the drawings. If you need any context, I can provide it. Either way, in the Imgur album, I already included information about which planets they were.

Anyway.

Scan 1 I am willing to give you, or was until I actually looked at it in depth as below.

Scan 2 in space aren't planets, or moons, or anything? We don't know? They could easily be stars as they're flying through the vacuum of space, why are we assuming they're moons instead of the other options? We even see stars on that same page drawn the same way, yet we also see a planet on the same page that is drawn demonstrably different. Why assume they're moons or planets, when it wouldn't even be consistent within the same page. If they were planets or moons, they'd be drawn or textured in the same vain the blatant planet we already see on said page is as opposed to drawn like the stars on said page?
In the panels where stars are shown in space, large white dots are not typically seen. Moreover, it has already been confirmed that on other planets with moons orbiting nearby, they are also illustrated this way. Therefore, if we see points much larger compared to the background stars, and they are oddly placed around the planets, the simplest assumption is that they are moons. Occam's razor and all that.

Scan 3 with Jupiter is just wrong, I'm not explaining this in as much detail for the 3rd time but to give a quick gist, again.... It is literally impossible to be Jupiter's moons as they're either imperceptible next to it, and it def isn't planets because there isn't even 4 planets BEHIND Jupiter, and yes behind, she's coming from earth's direction, those planets would need to be Saturn and what not, which it evidently isn't due to lack of rings, plus the fact there's only 3 planets behind Jupiter, not 4. And I'm not going to get into the fact the position is all kinds of ****** up. And if you really wanna argue it's Jupiter's moons.... Which ones, there's 95+? Notwithstanding size issues, position isn't accurate either with their orbits. Which is to say, those dots? They're evidently meant to be stars too, just unlike namek's consistently shown configuration and corroborated lore that places one in the forefront, ACTUALLY are ten fucktrillion miles away.
I don't think it's necessary for them to be drawn to scale to confirm they are moons. It's very common in comics and manga for the sizes of objects and distances within the solar system not to be depicted accurately. And again, stars in the space sky or the starry sky on Earth are rarely illustrated as such large white dots.
And the rest the same deal, they're all scans of space travel, why are you assuming they aren't suns and stars? Especially when on the same pages we see planets and moons and stuff drawn in a way that is blatantly different?
The simplest assumption is also the most plausible. If you have white circles orbiting around planets, the assumption that they are moons is the most accurate, especially if they have already been illustrated this way.

Do tell why random white sphere in space is a planet or moon while scattered among the starry space, as opposed to just a star that's closer to them as they fly by, all while non-star celestial objects get drawn in a very different way within the exact same panel? I'm sure you see the issue, you're not giving proof, you're just saying they're moons just because, you're actively inflating the sample size of "planets/moons drawn this specific way", based solely on personal opinion that isn't even consistent within the very scans you're using as evidence, if anything I'd argue you've been proving otherwise, that stars in space are universally drawn a certain way, and 99% of the time moons and planets aren't or there's a caveat that makes it evident.
Again, in other images of the starry sky, large white dots have not been seen. The assumption that these are moons or planets is more reasonable, especially if they have already been illustrated this way, and considering that these objects are more abundant than stars.

And Freeza planet is a bad example because the "moons" are drawn the exact same way the sun is drawn in the Vegeta fight scans, same texturing gradient too, so hell, maybe that's a sun too, who knows? I mean that literally, we have no idea that planet's lore or placement from its stars, you're kinda just guessing what they are. One of them is a moon it would seem based on the details, but the others? I'm not sure at all, and the funny part is, it's the SMALLEST one that is given that extra detail to denote it as a rocky planetoid, yet the bigger ones aren't? You'd think the opposite would be true given more page to draw on. And even more odd, why are a few drawn as white spheres and others given a gradient? Kind of implicates they're not the same thing. So hell they very well could, and likely are, just stars and suns because they sure aren't the lil moon we see in the same panels. Interpretative scans about loreless planets that aren't consistent within itself in regards to your all moons claims, isn't good evidence.
If these objects have the same texture gradient as the body orbiting the planet where Nappa and Vegeta were, are we really going to assume that all these objects are suns? The assumption that they are moons makes even more sense. The argument here is to demonstrate that moons have been illustrated in many ways, but generally as white circles. Therefore, if we see objects near Namek depicted this way, it is safe to assume they are moons, especially if we observe the details added to their surface, details I haven’t seen used to illustrate suns or stars in the manga.

As above, you're flat out wrong on Jupiter. This isn't even up for debate, Jupiter exists, we don't need to assume how stuff looks with it or placements or this or that.
Well, I already answered this above, but something I want to add is that it’s quite a coincidence that the white dots are drawn right around the planets.

Freeza planet has no lore, in fact based on your other evidence, I would argue it's actually potentially a sun too given that scene is right after the Vegeta fight, in which the sun is drawn that same way, so there's no real time for Toriyama to even alter his drawing style there, but either way it isn't fact, it's conjecture. And the white spheres that aren't even drawn hyper close to it anyway, being presumed to be moons and not just more stars in the already starry sky is a pretty specific assumption.

Relying solely on the illustrations isn’t really a good approach, as doing so would lead to considering all the planets in the manga to be larger than the stars. I base my argument on how things were illustrated and supporting evidence that confirms these white objects orbiting the planets are objectively moons. The anime itself confirms these bodies are moons:


I already said examples exist, but they're in the minority and become far less common as the manga actually progresses. Meanwhile, in your own arguments even, suns are drawn pretty damn consistently, as we can see, in some of these very scans, let alone the countless others that exist that you just aren't posting. This isn't a solid argument, you're legit arguing art details, that aren't even consistent within your own evidence.
If stars are consistently depicted as white dots in the background of space, they do not show the same details as the objects near Namek. As for the panels, these include all the space panels from the Saiyan Saga to the Namek Saga. Then, in the Majin Buu saga, only Earth panels are shown.

Yeah, if they're orbiting the planet, in all your examples you're posting shots of space, filled with countless stars, and even blatantly drawn planets and actual moons, while going "these white spheres that don't look like the moons/planets literally drawn on the same page, are actually moons", as opposed to just stars in the background? Like our galaxy has billions of stars, yeah planets are more common, and so are moons, but here's a little detail you're forgetting, you wouldn't be able to see other planets and moon systems if you're close enough to do a planetary fly by like those shots, as they're to tiny to see at such distances. But you could see stars billions of miles away for example, some bigger than others.

It isn't reasonable, it actively doesn't make sense, in fact it's outright impossible for that to be visible in such a way. So no, by assuming the white spheres drawn in space like stars, while actively different from the actual detailed planet/moons in the same page (which would mean Toriyama would have to be actively be inconsistent with his art in the same panel), doesn't make sense, nor is it even a solid argument because it circles back again to being based not on fact, but just how you feel or think it is.
On the same pages, both planets and moons are visible. If you were flying at those distances, you could clearly see these systems. Furthermore, based on real-world logic, you don’t see star flares that stand out significantly from the rest, nor with such abundance. The white dots that appear in the background of space, near the planets, don't follow the same pattern as the stars in the background, which are just small, distant points. Therefore, the assumption that these white dots are moons makes more sense, especially when considering the proximity of these objects and how they are illustrated in comparison to the stars.
Occam's Razor would actually imply if a hundred white spheres get drawn on panel, they're all stars and not a mix match of various things when said alternative things also get drawn but in such a way you can clearly tell they aren't the same thing. Couple that with just basic logic in how stuff wouldn't be visible, or this and that, and you've pretty much damned your argument.
Occam’s Razor suggests that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one, but in this case, the assumption that all the white spheres are stars doesn’t hold when we consider how the other objects in the same panel are illustrated. If moons and planets are drawn with distinct details and clearly differ from the white dots that might be stars, the most reasonable assumption is that those white dots near the planets are moons. Moreover, basic logic suggests that if an object is close enough to a planet to be visible with more detail, it wouldn’t be treated the same way as distant stars, which are represented in a simplified manner. Therefore, we can't simply assume that everything depicted as a white sphere in space must be a star, especially when the details in other objects on the same panel show that it’s not the case.

To go even further, Occam's razor actually suggests that if we know Namek has specifically 3 suns, and we see 3 sun like objects near it every time after the sun lore is dropped, that the things in question are suns, not 3 moons that are never mentioned. You'd need to make extra assumptions to arrive at your conclusion, which is very much not how Occam's Razor functions.
The objects orbiting near Namek are illustrated the same way as other moons in different panels of the manga, even showing surface details similar to those of moons, details that have never been assigned to any star. The assumption that these objects are suns would require making additional assumptions, whereas the simplest and most consistent interpretation, based on how moons are illustrated, is that they are moons, not suns.

This is also cherry picking. Do you know how many times moons aren't drawn like that either? It isn't "often" enough to be called consistent, I can think of about 8 times total in the manga, most leaning toward early on, where it's objectively the case. But I couldn't tell you how many times it gets some semblance of detail, nor how many times stars/suns get drawn like the Namekian objects do.
What I know is that stars have never been depicted with the same level of detail as the objects near Namek. The visual difference in details is clear, and there are no similar examples where stars are illustrated in such a detailed manner or similar to the objects near Namek.

Plus when half the thread has been arguing "suns can only be drawn this specific way", only for it to be revealed "hey post sun lore, they're always drawn like this", for the argument to backpedal to "well moons also sometimes get drawn like that so they're moons"....

Yeah they're also depicted as stars in every single panel after the sun lore is stated. This is, again, cherry picking.
But even worse is that it's cherry picking within cherry picking. You're using scans to say "moons are depicted this way", ignoring the vast majority where they aren't depicted that way, ignoring stars also depicted that specific way, and with scans that 90% of the time aren't even moons to begin with....

As for the last bit "Every single instance after the sun lore gets dropped, Namek is drawn with 3-star like objects". Ignoring the former is still in contention and up for debate and is the only reason why I'm willing to compromise on a "likely" instead of a flatout, as just said, every time after the sun lore my dude.
Your argument is based on a selective interpretation of the illustrations. The stars have not been depicted in the same way as the objects near Namek, which have visual details consistent with moons, not suns. The fact that, after the "sun lore" was introduced, these objects continue to be drawn in a way that resembles moons is significant, and that’s the point I’m making.


It’s true that some moons aren’t consistently drawn with certain details, but that doesn’t change the fact that, in the panels where these objects near Namek are shown, the surface details are more consistent with moons than with stars. Furthermore, we’re not ignoring the suns in the panels, but simply pointing out that when objects are illustrated with more detail near a planet, the most logical assumption is that they are moons.


And as for the last point, even after the "sun lore" is introduced, the objects near Namek are still depicted in a way that makes it plausible they are moons, as they aren’t given the same visual treatment as the suns. It’s important to consider the full context of the illustrations and not just focus on a small snippet of them.
You mean almost exactly like the majority of your examples (in which most we don't even know are even moons or planets, you're arguing off a preconceived notion first, and because of said notion, concluding that is what they must be).
My argument isn't based on a preconceived notion, but on how moons are illustrated in the manga and anime. The objects near Namek have visual details that match how moons are typically depicted, and the anime confirms they are moons when Goku asks for their energy. Also, in the starry skies, we've never seen white dots that large compared to the average, which makes the idea of these objects being moons orbiting planets even more plausible.

Every time post sun lore, Namek is shown with 3 celestial objects orbiting it drawn exactly the way you just described stars to be.
I legitimately don't get this, you're effectively agreeing that's how stars get drawn?
I understand the confusion, but the key point here is that while stars are often drawn as white circles, the objects orbiting Namek have been depicted with unique surface details, unlike stars. The consistency in how moons are illustrated—especially in the anime, where their surfaces are shown—supports the idea that these are moons, not stars. So, while they may resemble stars in shape, the added details and context point to them being moons.

Actually... I'm noticing that scene doesn't even support your claims so I retract that.
Do we see a planet or moon from the grounds perspective? Yes.
Is this moon/planet detailed, darker in color and whatnot? Yep.
Do we see a simplified version of orbiting objects around the planet as they leave? Yep?
The moon here has the same design as the object near Namek. You can check it here:


The problem though? The moon isn't drawn like the Namekian suns and other stars.
We see a celestial object that is darker in color, this lines up with one of the objects that was drawn the other object though is pretty detailed and visualized. But the blatant planetary looking one? We don't see it as they leave the planet.

Now I'm sure you're arguing that the blank white one is meant to be that planet-looking one, in fact I thought so too, ignoring that's a lil weird because it's drawn large enough to be given detail, but it can't be.
The same thing happens with the objects near Namek, which also have similar details, so I don't think it's a valid argument to say that the object orbiting near this planet isn't the same one seen in the sky.

For 3 reasons.

It's positioning doesn't line up. In scan 1 on the ground, the dark is on the right below, while the white is on the left above the dark one.
Yet when they leave, the white object is to the left, while the dark one is to the right.

You might say "That could be the angle, they might have left the planet at an angle where it'd be mirrored", that isn't possible given they're flying AWAY from those objects, so the same direction the PoV was facing in that panel so the position should be the same.
But the white object in the space shot is LARGER than the dark object, this is an issue because in the ground shot the "planet" was SMALLER than the dark object. So why is the white sphere suddenly bigger than the dark one, yet the moon/planet was smaller than it?
Oh God! My friend discovered that the moons orbit the planet and can change position.

It can't be depth, we just confirmed the direction they left at is the same way the pov panel was, but that makes no sense, it's further back, it would NEVER be able to look bigger han the dark object, it just isn't possible?

So not only is the positions messed up, both which side, horizontally, and vertically in relation to each other, but even the size is blatantly wrong.

So what do I think? I think that white object actually is a sun. It's just that planet's sun way in the background, the dark object is the same between both shots because that's consistent, and the moon/planet, is just that but not visible like most moons are, especially given we know it was closer to the planet than the dark object and also smaller, in much the same way most planets have small moons.
Error, in both shots, the dark object is the smallest.

So no, I retract my agreement with that being a usable panel as contrasting evidence, that big white sphere can't be the same thing as panel 1, everything from the size and placement in regards to the dark object is wrong on every facet. Which, btw still weird, it's drawn pretty big so why does it have less detail than the planet next to it and even the smaller dark object next to it? Unless you want to say Toriyama frugot within the same page spread what he was drawing.... But for one arguing all this art stuff, I wouldn't do that if I were you.
The white object in the space shot is the moon we see with details from the surface. I understand your point about the size and placement of the white object, but I don't think it's enough to rule out that these objects are the same. The white sphere, while larger in some shots, has fewer details, which is consistent with how moons are illustrated in Dragon Ball. The position can be explained by perspective or Toriyama's artistic simplification, as he sometimes omits details in the background. Also, if we want a more realistic explanation, moons can orbit and change position without it being an issue. It doesn't necessarily mean they aren't the same objects.

Ok first off, you realize if you're arguing 3 objects that are the suns can be seen, simultaneously, you''ve actively agreed with the CRT right?
If the 3 suns can be seen all at the same time, it means one of them must be be next to Namek or in front of it.
You're trying to use this to argue "No, see, THESE are the suns, and they're way further away so Namek can't be scaled off it!", yet, no, if all 3 are visible at once, then Namek can still be scaled off it because one of them MUST be next to or in front of it, which is the ENTIRE basis of the CRT.
Namek can be scaled off the suns shown by it in the first place, because if all 3 are explicitly shown at the same time, they all can't be in the background, one must be parallel or in front, and thus scaling becomes feasible to it.
You not only failed to account for that, you even gave extra evidence that SUPPORTS the CRT. You've actively sabotaged your own argument 🗿
Actually, I’m not sabotaging anything. The objects near Namek are its moons, and the three objects seen far away when a flash covers the entire planet and its moons, as well as during the planet's explosion, reasonably represent its three suns. They can’t be used to scale Namek because their size in comparison to these objects isn’t shown; in one scene, a flash covers the entire planet, and in the other, it’s the explosion. Neither of these events necessarily implies that the suns and Namek have comparable sizes.

But given that wasn't your intent, and your intent was to prove Namek isn't that big.
Why is every argument of yours based on interpretation, assumptions? Why can't you just post a statement, whether from a character, a guide, I don't care which, corroborating your claims? If every argument is based on personal opinion, that isn't an actual argument, it's just you stating an opinion based on personal beliefs, which sure, that's fine, but it isn't good enough for a CRT if you're trying to argue that, objectively, one thing is the case over the other, unless you aren't trying to argue that? In which case arguing just to argue ain't it chief.
My argument is not solely based on interpretations or assumptions, but on what has been shown in the manga and anime, and how certain elements have been illustrated within the context of the work. Regarding objective evidence, the anime and how certain details about the objects near Namek are presented are consistent with the idea that they are not suns, but moons. While I don't have a direct quote from a character or guide, visual representations should be taken into account when analyzing the scale of events and objects within the Dragon Ball universe. The visual analysis and the differences in how objects are illustrated compared to suns in other scenes support my argument, beyond just a personal interpretation.

As an aside, that is literally drawn the same way as most stars/suns in space shots
In this case, there are three massive objects consistently orbiting around Namek. These do not have a size comparable to the ones we saw earlier and are located at a much greater distance than the objects near the planet.

and as the specifically 3 objects around Namek come post sun lore.
The other objects display details identical to those of other moons, which have not been seen in stars.
https://imgur.com/a/qjctfga

If half your argument is solely based on "things can only be drawn this way", showing the exact same thing for the opposite of your argument, is literally just shooting yourself in the foot. You've proven that stars are indeed drawn that way, in turn turning your moon argument into solely personal opinion and interpretation as opposed to solid objectivity.

Anyway you just gave even more proof that Namek is a super massive planet, if we can see three stars, three objects you just ADMITTED to like being the three suns, around Namek, nothing changes, Namek can be scaled off them. I should note, I don't actually give a shit what panel we use to scale Namek off them, I'd even prefer we pick the smallest example to be conservative, so the 2 cases you just shown? I'd be fine with using either for the size calc.
In fact, you literally just posted some of the shots I've been talking about, when I say everytime afterward, I do in fact mean every time.
The distant objects of Namek have more evidence to be considered suns than the nearby objects, as they are visible during key moments: when a flash covers the entire planet and during Namek's explosion. These objects appear far away and are illustrated as white spheres, suggesting they are much farther than the nearby moons. The way they are presented in these scenes, without details on their surfaces, is consistent with the representation of suns in Dragon Ball. On the other hand, the nearby objects, although also shown as white spheres, have more details on their surfaces, which is more typical of moons orbiting close to a planet. Therefore, the distant objects have more evidence to be identified as suns than the nearby ones.

This is actively contradicting the argument you're going to present in the immediate next line. All of these would make Namek a scorched wasteland, for reference, mercury is 50,000,000km away from the sun, over 2x the largest distance you gave there.
I'm not basing my argument on what should be scientifically correct, but on common sense, which proves to be valid in Dragon Ball Daima. Maybe at a greater distance, the heat isn't perceived as much as it should be, since it's not as intuitive as having it literally orbiting right next to you, which would, according to everyone, imply a much higher temperature.

Also that doesn't work. You can't draw a line between Namek and them like that. For the exact same reason we know one sun must be in front or next to it, we also know that at least one sun must be behind it in the background. Treating them all parallel is simply wrong.
Sure, that has already been taken into account, which is why scaling was done for each one. It's to estimate the distance each one would be if they were aligned in parallel, as it's assumed that at least one of them must be.

But, yep, this supports the CRT though so I legitimately don't understand the argument unless you're just play devil's advocate at this point, in which case please don't. Do not inflate the CRT for arguments both for and against just for the sake of arguing, you got something you think is crucial or relevant? Go ahead but don't just argue for the sake of it.
I'm not playing devil's advocate. The point is, just because all three objects are visible doesn't automatically mean that Namek should be scaled from them. It doesn't imply that Namek is significantly larger than its suns, which is crucial for the CRT. The argument is really focused on proving that the objects close to Namek are moons, while the distant objects, due to their great distance, could be the suns. This argument doesn't support the idea that Namek is much larger than its suns, so it doesn't strengthen the CRT in this case.

Literally every example of your scaling, is closer than Mercury. Even in Kakarot, the sun is twice as close as Mercury.

If you are implicating they can't be that close your own scan contradicts it, but inversely, if we're going back to the climate arguments for the umpteenth time, Namek being small has even more issues, which are being conveniently ignored, making these types of arguments double standards, and even hypocritical to an extent. If you're going to argue this, you need to account for the opposite too, the problems that exist scientifically if Namek was earth-sized.
I'm not basing this on strict scientific parameters, but on common sense, which is reflected in Dragon Ball Daima, and it seems to align with this reasoning, though not in a strictly scientific way. A small sun was able to significantly raise the temperature of the first demon realm, so imagine the impact of a normal-sized sun orbiting so close to Namek.

You can't just ignore it without at least established evidence, which, ironically, only exist for the opposition's side due to the existence of multiple super planets with DBZ larger than suns, in which suns just straight up orbit them like Kai's.
What are these planets? I'm not familiar with this information. I'm not exactly sure what the evidence is, but I understand that the same word used to refer to stars is also applied to planets and moons, which could cause some confusion.

This means nothing, we went through this too.
What is a big planet in the context of dragon ball? We already know that something that isn't even considered the average, is multiple times bigger than earth.
Dodoria says it isn't particularly big, not that it isn't big relative to the average at all either. Dragon Ball does, in fact, have super massive planets that eclipses suns explicitly anyway so there's a precedence,. What is a "big" planet in the context of DBZ? Unless we know for fact, this statement doesn't mean anything, and in fact could be taken to mean Namek is on the upper end, just falling short of the highest ends depending on the exact wording used, which when we have stupid planets like Kai's existing, a "big planet" in DBZ could make even a star sized Namek look pathetic.

Oh and not how that works, we don't need to prove "Dodoria has seen huge planets", you're who's claiming his statement entails a specific intent and assuming what he means based on his personal experience, burden of proof is on you to prove what his knowledge entails because without it it's a useless statement that neither proves, or disproves anything, especially because we don't even know the baseline "big" is to begin with, and the worst part is, he very well could've. He works for an intergalactic planet conquering emperor, he's seen countless planets.
Namek by default is already several times as large as earth at a minimum regardless, given Namek isn't described as miniscule like earth, nor is it treated as below average which we have a stated value for. Which still leads to numerous complications just as much as it being earth sized, or massive, or anything in-between.
This is, again, taking a vague statement, a vague line, interpretating it to mean something it inherently doesn't, and using it to ascertain a specific intent. It isn't saying what you need it to say.
Since there is no clear evidence of the existence of extremely large planets in the mortal universe of Dragon Ball and considering that we don't have a precise reference for what is considered "large" in this context, the most reasonable assumption is that the largest planets in Dragon Ball follow more realistic scales, similar to those in the real universe. This makes even more sense given that it has been mentioned that the mortal universe of Dragon Ball is inspired by our own.

Dodoria's statement about Namek saying that "it's not such a big planet" reinforces the idea that its size is not colossal, especially when compared to its three suns. Additionally, if Namek were significantly larger than its suns, Dodoria's statement would lose its meaning in the context of the story. This is reflected in how the characters take considerable time to cover long distances on Earth; if Namek were that enormous, the difficulty of searching for the Dragon Balls across the planet would have been addressed differently.
Also why are you avoiding tackling the actual arguments? Every argument of your stems from interpretation and assuming drawing intent. Which all boils down to "maybe it's this", not "it IS this".
Which, fine, best I can give that though is a possibly/likely compromise because it isn't based on objective fact, but rather solely interpretation, though you've been slowly convincing me it isn't contrary to your intent.
It's not just about interpretations, but objective evidence based on the visual consistency within the series. Moons are regularly depicted as white circles, and like the objects near Namek, they orbit close to the planets. Additionally, these nearby objects show surface details, something that has never been shown on any star. Therefore, it's logical to assume that these objects are moons and not stars, given how they are illustrated and behave within the context of the series, especially considering that the anime itself confirms these are not suns.


Also as said before because you didn't tackle this argument either and just went with cherry picking drawings again, why does Namek have 3 moons?
Why is Namek never stated in anything to have 3 moons/planets? Why are the moons NEVER mentioned even outside of the number?


Why specifically 3? If it was 1 moon, 2 moons, 100 moons, sure we'd then know they can't be suns because the numbers do not corroborate the manga, but three? And as said, why is it everytime after the sun lore gets dropped, whenever Namek is shown it has the three sun-like objects instead and what could be considered moons are entirely absent? It isn't shown with moon like or planet like textures, shading, whatever you people want to argue it as, but just the same way he also draws sun in space, which was a previous argument even but has now been altered into "well moons can sometimes be drawn like that too", in which you yourself even gave 2 EXTRA scans showing as much.
And thinking on it, lacks any evidence of the planet-like alleged objects from prior? Could Toriyama have simply changed Namek's characteristics? Maybe, or maybe not, who knows, we don't assume stuff like this, which is a problem because that's essentially what most of your arguments boil down to, but worse in that you're cherry picking examples while for Namek it is always the case after a certain point and in the end we still see 3 suns by it regardless so all this arguing is less debating it isn't the case and more arguing when it's the case.


The absence of an explicit mention of the three moons near Namek does not invalidate their possible existence. The fact that they are not directly mentioned in the series is not proof that they are not present; this would be a fallacy of appeal to silence. The manga and anime do not always detail every visual element, especially when it is not relevant to the plot, as in this case with the number of moons or planets.

The three moons or nearby objects follow a consistent pattern in their design and behavior, similar to other moons in the series. It is logical to assume they are moons, based on how they are illustrated, their proximity to the planet, and the fact that they are never presented as suns or stars at any point, both in the manga and anime.

Furthermore, by insisting that the lack of a direct mention invalidates the visual evidence, one falls into a false dilemma fallacy, as it assumes that there is only one correct way to interpret the facts and dismisses all evidence that does not fit into their argument.

The lack of a direct mention does not dismiss the visual evidence and the consistency in the portrayal of these objects, making this interpretation reasonable and not just "cherry-picking" drawings.

I want an actual concrete statement, assuming this is even worth continue arguing over based on your admittance of multiple shots with suns by Namek, which can also be used for the CRT's purpose and scans that are either not even true or evidence for your claims if you squint.
The consistent pattern of representing the objects near Namek as white circles and their behavior similar to that of moons makes it reasonable to assume that they indeed are moons. Additionally, we have confirmation from the anime, which should be considered valid since there is an unwritten rule that allows the use of anime material to clarify vague aspects from the manga. While some images may show these objects as suns, this does not invalidate the interpretation that they are moons, as the context and their visual representation in other scenes align them with the characteristics of moons, not suns.


Both the anime and manga do not always explain every visual detail, but this does not imply the absence of objective evidence supporting this interpretation. Therefore, while some details may be debatable, the most consistent interpretation with what is shown in the series is that these objects are moons.

This is why I avoid DBZ threads, having to repeat the exact same stuff like ten times a post, after already doing so ten times a thread due to the repetition of the same thing being said multiple times per post or the same argument repeated under a different veil, quickly adds up and makes shit a hassle to both read and write, I want out lads🗿
 
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Summary of My Arguments:
  1. Visual Consistency: The objects near Namek are consistently represented as white circles, as well as with visible details on their surfaces, similar to other moons in the series. Furthermore, their behavior is also consistent with that of moons. This makes it reasonable to assume that they are moons.
  2. Anime Confirmation: The anime confirms that the objects near Namek are not suns, but moons or planets. In the scene where Goku is performing the Genki Dama, he asks for help from the "neighboring worlds," and the surface of two of these nearby objects is shown, demonstrating how they transfer energy to Goku.
  3. Lack of Direct Mention Doesn’t Invalidate the Interpretation: Although the manga and anime don’t explicitly mention the existence of the moons, the absence of a direct mention does not imply they do not exist. This would be an appeal to silence fallacy, as failing to mention something doesn’t make it nonexistent.
  4. Objects as Moons, Not Suns: Although some images depict these objects as suns, this doesn’t invalidate the interpretation that they are moons. The context, their proximity to Namek, and how they are visually represented in other scenes align them more with the characteristics of moons rather than suns.
  5. Objective Visual Evidence: Although the anime and manga do not explain all visual details, this does not mean there is no objective evidence supporting the interpretation that these objects are moons.
  6. Coherence with the Series: The interpretation that these objects are moons is consistent with the visual representation and behavior shown in the series, making it the most logical and reasonable interpretation.
 
That is not a valid argument to prove that Namek is truly larger than its three suns, as the same scenario would occur even if it weren’t. In fact, this detail helps demonstrate that Namek has moons orbiting around it. You yourself mentioned, and Dende confirmed in the anime, that there must always be at least one sun visible in the sky. There can't be three, because the other side of the planet would be in darkness. However, upon the first arrival on Namek, two celestial bodies were observed, and shortly after, one appeared that is not part of these, which we can confirm as a sun. Therefore, one or both of the first celestial objects are not stars.


The third object cannot be a mistake, as we have seen it twice, and based on the way it casts shadows, it should be one of the suns.



You really don't need to read them; the key part of my argument is paying attention to the drawings. If you need any context, I can provide it. Either way, in the Imgur album, I already included information about which planets they were.


In the panels where stars are shown in space, large white dots are not typically seen. Moreover, it has already been confirmed that on other planets with moons orbiting nearby, they are also illustrated this way. Therefore, if we see points much larger compared to the background stars, and they are oddly placed around the planets, the simplest assumption is that they are moons. Occam's razor and all that.


I don't think it's necessary for them to be drawn to scale to confirm they are moons. It's very common in comics and manga for the sizes of objects and distances within the solar system not to be depicted accurately. And again, stars in the space sky or the starry sky on Earth are rarely illustrated as such large white dots.

The simplest assumption is also the most plausible. If you have white circles orbiting around planets, the assumption that they are moons is the most accurate, especially if they have already been illustrated this way.


Again, in other images of the starry sky, large white dots have not been seen. The assumption that these are moons or planets is more reasonable, especially if they have already been illustrated this way, and considering that these objects are more abundant than stars.


If these objects have the same texture gradient as the body orbiting the planet where Nappa and Vegeta were, are we really going to assume that all these objects are suns? The assumption that they are moons makes even more sense. The argument here is to demonstrate that moons have been illustrated in many ways, but generally as white circles. Therefore, if we see objects near Namek depicted this way, it is safe to assume they are moons, especially if we observe the details added to their surface, details I haven’t seen used to illustrate suns or stars in the manga.


Well, I already answered this above, but something I want to add is that it’s quite a coincidence that the white dots are drawn right around the planets.



Relying solely on the illustrations isn’t really a good approach, as doing so would lead to considering all the planets in the manga to be larger than the stars. I base my argument on how things were illustrated and supporting evidence that confirms these white objects orbiting the planets are objectively moons. The anime itself confirms these bodies are moons:



If stars are consistently depicted as white dots in the background of space, they do not show the same details as the objects near Namek. As for the panels, these include all the space panels from the Saiyan Saga to the Namek Saga. Then, in the Majin Buu saga, only Earth panels are shown.


On the same pages, both planets and moons are visible. If you were flying at those distances, you could clearly see these systems. Furthermore, based on real-world logic, you don’t see star flares that stand out significantly from the rest, nor with such abundance. The white dots that appear in the background of space, near the planets, don't follow the same pattern as the stars in the background, which are just small, distant points. Therefore, the assumption that these white dots are moons makes more sense, especially when considering the proximity of these objects and how they are illustrated in comparison to the stars.

Occam’s Razor suggests that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one, but in this case, the assumption that all the white spheres are stars doesn’t hold when we consider how the other objects in the same panel are illustrated. If moons and planets are drawn with distinct details and clearly differ from the white dots that might be stars, the most reasonable assumption is that those white dots near the planets are moons. Moreover, basic logic suggests that if an object is close enough to a planet to be visible with more detail, it wouldn’t be treated the same way as distant stars, which are represented in a simplified manner. Therefore, we can't simply assume that everything depicted as a white sphere in space must be a star, especially when the details in other objects on the same panel show that it’s not the case.


The objects orbiting near Namek are illustrated the same way as other moons in different panels of the manga, even showing surface details similar to those of moons, details that have never been assigned to any star. The assumption that these objects are suns would require making additional assumptions, whereas the simplest and most consistent interpretation, based on how moons are illustrated, is that they are moons, not suns.


What I know is that stars have never been depicted with the same level of detail as the objects near Namek. The visual difference in details is clear, and there are no similar examples where stars are illustrated in such a detailed manner or similar to the objects near Namek.


Your argument is based on a selective interpretation of the illustrations. The stars have not been depicted in the same way as the objects near Namek, which have visual details consistent with moons, not suns. The fact that, after the "sun lore" was introduced, these objects continue to be drawn in a way that resembles moons is significant, and that’s the point I’m making.


It’s true that some moons aren’t consistently drawn with certain details, but that doesn’t change the fact that, in the panels where these objects near Namek are shown, the surface details are more consistent with moons than with stars. Furthermore, we’re not ignoring the suns in the panels, but simply pointing out that when objects are illustrated with more detail near a planet, the most logical assumption is that they are moons.


And as for the last point, even after the "sun lore" is introduced, the objects near Namek are still depicted in a way that makes it plausible they are moons, as they aren’t given the same visual treatment as the suns. It’s important to consider the full context of the illustrations and not just focus on a small snippet of them.

My argument isn't based on a preconceived notion, but on how moons are illustrated in the manga and anime. The objects near Namek have visual details that match how moons are typically depicted, and the anime confirms they are moons when Goku asks for their energy. Also, in the starry skies, we've never seen white dots that large compared to the average, which makes the idea of these objects being moons orbiting planets even more plausible.


I understand the confusion, but the key point here is that while stars are often drawn as white circles, the objects orbiting Namek have been depicted with unique surface details, unlike stars. The consistency in how moons are illustrated—especially in the anime, where their surfaces are shown—supports the idea that these are moons, not stars. So, while they may resemble stars in shape, the added details and context point to them being moons.


The moon here has the same design as the object near Namek. You can check it here:



The same thing happens with the objects near Namek, which also have similar details, so I don't think it's a valid argument to say that the object orbiting near this planet isn't the same one seen in the sky.


Oh God! My friend discovered that the moons orbit the planet and can change position.


Error, in both shots, the dark object is the smallest.


The white object in the space shot is the moon we see with details from the surface. I understand your point about the size and placement of the white object, but I don't think it's enough to rule out that these objects are the same. The white sphere, while larger in some shots, has fewer details, which is consistent with how moons are illustrated in Dragon Ball. The position can be explained by perspective or Toriyama's artistic simplification, as he sometimes omits details in the background. Also, if we want a more realistic explanation, moons can orbit and change position without it being an issue. It doesn't necessarily mean they aren't the same objects.


Actually, I’m not sabotaging anything. The objects near Namek are its moons, and the three objects seen far away when a flash covers the entire planet and its moons, as well as during the planet's explosion, reasonably represent its three suns. They can’t be used to scale Namek because their size in comparison to these objects isn’t shown; in one scene, a flash covers the entire planet, and in the other, it’s the explosion. Neither of these events necessarily implies that the suns and Namek have comparable sizes.


My argument is not solely based on interpretations or assumptions, but on what has been shown in the manga and anime, and how certain elements have been illustrated within the context of the work. Regarding objective evidence, the anime and how certain details about the objects near Namek are presented are consistent with the idea that they are not suns, but moons. While I don't have a direct quote from a character or guide, visual representations should be taken into account when analyzing the scale of events and objects within the Dragon Ball universe. The visual analysis and the differences in how objects are illustrated compared to suns in other scenes support my argument, beyond just a personal interpretation.


In this case, there are three massive objects consistently orbiting around Namek. These do not have a size comparable to the ones we saw earlier and are located at a much greater distance than the objects near the planet.


The other objects display details identical to those of other moons, which have not been seen in stars.
https://imgur.com/a/qjctfga


The distant objects of Namek have more evidence to be considered suns than the nearby objects, as they are visible during key moments: when a flash covers the entire planet and during Namek's explosion. These objects appear far away and are illustrated as white spheres, suggesting they are much farther than the nearby moons. The way they are presented in these scenes, without details on their surfaces, is consistent with the representation of suns in Dragon Ball. On the other hand, the nearby objects, although also shown as white spheres, have more details on their surfaces, which is more typical of moons orbiting close to a planet. Therefore, the distant objects have more evidence to be identified as suns than the nearby ones.


I'm not basing my argument on what should be scientifically correct, but on common sense, which proves to be valid in Dragon Ball Daima. Maybe at a greater distance, the heat isn't perceived as much as it should be, since it's not as intuitive as having it literally orbiting right next to you, which would, according to everyone, imply a much higher temperature.


Sure, that has already been taken into account, which is why scaling was done for each one. It's to estimate the distance each one would be if they were aligned in parallel, as it's assumed that at least one of them must be.


I'm not playing devil's advocate. The point is, just because all three objects are visible doesn't automatically mean that Namek should be scaled from them. It doesn't imply that Namek is significantly larger than its suns, which is crucial for the CRT. The argument is really focused on proving that the objects close to Namek are moons, while the distant objects, due to their great distance, could be the suns. This argument doesn't support the idea that Namek is much larger than its suns, so it doesn't strengthen the CRT in this case.


I'm not basing this on strict scientific parameters, but on common sense, which is reflected in Dragon Ball Daima, and it seems to align with this reasoning, though not in a strictly scientific way. A small sun was able to significantly raise the temperature of the first demon realm, so imagine the impact of a normal-sized sun orbiting so close to Namek.


What are these planets? I'm not familiar with this information. I'm not exactly sure what the evidence is, but I understand that the same word used to refer to stars is also applied to planets and moons, which could cause some confusion.


Since there is no clear evidence of the existence of extremely large planets in the mortal universe of Dragon Ball and considering that we don't have a precise reference for what is considered "large" in this context, the most reasonable assumption is that the largest planets in Dragon Ball follow more realistic scales, similar to those in the real universe. This makes even more sense given that it has been mentioned that the mortal universe of Dragon Ball is inspired by our own.

Dodoria's statement about Namek saying that "it's not such a big planet" reinforces the idea that its size is not colossal, especially when compared to its three suns. Additionally, if Namek were significantly larger than its suns, Dodoria's statement would lose its meaning in the context of the story. This is reflected in how the characters take considerable time to cover long distances on Earth; if Namek were that enormous, the difficulty of searching for the Dragon Balls across the planet would have been addressed differently.

It's not just about interpretations, but objective evidence based on the visual consistency within the series. Moons are regularly depicted as white circles, and like the objects near Namek, they orbit close to the planets. Additionally, these nearby objects show surface details, something that has never been shown on any star. Therefore, it's logical to assume that these objects are moons and not stars, given how they are illustrated and behave within the context of the series, especially considering that the anime itself confirms these are not suns.





The absence of an explicit mention of the three moons near Namek does not invalidate their possible existence. The fact that they are not directly mentioned in the series is not proof that they are not present; this would be a fallacy of appeal to silence. The manga and anime do not always detail every visual element, especially when it is not relevant to the plot, as in this case with the number of moons or planets.

The three moons or nearby objects follow a consistent pattern in their design and behavior, similar to other moons in the series. It is logical to assume they are moons, based on how they are illustrated, their proximity to the planet, and the fact that they are never presented as suns or stars at any point, both in the manga and anime.

Furthermore, by insisting that the lack of a direct mention invalidates the visual evidence, one falls into a false dilemma fallacy, as it assumes that there is only one correct way to interpret the facts and dismisses all evidence that does not fit into their argument.

The lack of a direct mention does not dismiss the visual evidence and the consistency in the portrayal of these objects, making this interpretation reasonable and not just "cherry-picking" drawings.


The consistent pattern of representing the objects near Namek as white circles and their behavior similar to that of moons makes it reasonable to assume that they indeed are moons. Additionally, we have confirmation from the anime, which should be considered valid since there is an unwritten rule that allows the use of anime material to clarify vague aspects from the manga. While some images may show these objects as suns, this does not invalidate the interpretation that they are moons, as the context and their visual representation in other scenes align them with the characteristics of moons, not suns.


Both the anime and manga do not always explain every visual detail, but this does not imply the absence of objective evidence supporting this interpretation. Therefore, while some details may be debatable, the most consistent interpretation with what is shown in the series is that these objects are moons.



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The absence of an explicit mention of the three moons near Namek does not invalidate their possible existence. The fact that they are not directly mentioned in the series is not proof that they are not present; this would be a fallacy of appeal to silence. The manga and anime do not always detail every visual element, especially when it is not relevant to the plot, as in this case with the number of moons or planets.
So let me get this straight, you don't have any direct proof of three moons near namek, yet you say it COULD be the case anyways. Yet when we have an explicit mention of three suns orbiting namek, it being drawn that way in every namek shot we see consistently, statements of no night time because of it, and kakarot showing blatant examples of them being suns, you STILL hold on to the, "well they could be" argument. This is why this crt is going in circles, it's a back and forth between actual evidence, and what you THINK it is, WITHOUT evidence, and trying to see what sticks, when most of what you put out, doesn't actually disprove the existence of the three suns on orbiting namek. Namek has the lore, statements, accurate game showings, for the most part. You have admitted they are suns multiple times, yet it having the most evidence for them being so, you still argue that they could be moons, except it having significantly less backing, and if we're being honest here, it really has none at all. You are arguing both points, which comes off as you just arguing to argue, it really doesn't hold up at all. Because toriyama was definitely thinking: "Oh yeah, lets establish that namek has three suns, make sure to draw them every time a shot of the planet is shown, establish that there is no night time because it, and I'll make them moons instead". It. Doesn't. Make. Sense.
 
So let me get this straight, you don't have any direct proof of three moons near namek, yet you say it COULD be the case anyways. Yet when we have an explicit mention of three suns orbiting namek, it being drawn that way in every namek shot we see consistently, statements of no night time because of it, and kakarot showing blatant examples of them being suns, you STILL hold on to the, "well they could be" argument. This is why this crt is going in circles, it's a back and forth between actual evidence, and what you THINK it is, WITHOUT evidence, and trying to see what sticks, when most of what you put out, doesn't actually disprove the existence of the three suns on orbiting namek. Namek has the lore, statements, accurate game showings, for the most part. You have admitted they are suns multiple times, yet it having the most evidence for them being so, you still argue that they could be moons, except it having significantly less backing, and if we're being honest here, it really has none at all. You are arguing both points, which comes off as you just arguing to argue, it really doesn't hold up at all. Because toriyama was definitely thinking: "Oh yeah, lets establish that namek has three suns, make sure to draw them every time a shot of the planet is shown, establish that there is no night time because it, and I'll make them moons instead". It. Doesn't. Make. Sense.
1. I never said there were exactly three moons.


2. The moons have been drawn with characteristic lunar details and orbit close to Namek, just like other natural satellites in the manga. Even after the statement about the three suns, they continue to be depicted with these details even more explicitly.


3. At the beginning, when the characters arrive on Namek, two celestial bodies can be seen in the sky alongside a sun. This indicates that at least one, or both, of those first two are not stars.


4. According to what is shown in the anime, these bodies are not stars but rather inhabited moons or possibly regular planets.


5. Even in Dragon Ball Kakarot, the body near Namek is not represented as a real sun, as the actual suns are shown with a more intense brightness and lens flare effects.



I am not saying that Namek does not have suns orbiting around it, but rather that the bodies you identify as suns are actually moons. The real suns could be tens of millions of kilometers away.

Therefore, we do have evidence that the nearby objects orbiting parallel to Namek are moons. Given this, how does what I have presented still support the idea that Namek is larger than its three suns?
 
The main argument is basically "We know that there are 3 suns around Namek. Occam's Razor dictates that the three big balls that are constantly shown surrounding Namek must be these stars"
While the counter argument is just vibes based
The problem with that argument is that Occam's Razor is not being applied correctly here. Occam's Razor suggests that, among multiple explanations, the simplest one with the fewest assumptions is the most likely. But assuming that any celestial body around Namek is automatically a sun is precisely an unnecessary assumption.

The counterargument is not based on "vibes," but on concrete observations. It's not denying that Namek has three suns, but questioning the identification of certain celestial bodies as such. Assuming that the objects around Namek must be suns without considering other possibilities is, in fact, an incorrect application of Occam's Razor.
 
The problem with that argument is that Occam's Razor is not being applied correctly here. Occam's Razor suggests that, among multiple explanations, the simplest one with the fewest assumptions is the most likely. But assuming that any celestial body around Namek is automatically a sun is precisely an unnecessary assumption.

The counterargument is not based on "vibes," but on concrete observations. It's not denying that Namek has three suns, but questioning the identification of certain celestial bodies as such. Assuming that the objects around Namek must be suns without considering other possibilities is, in fact, an incorrect application of Occam's Razor.
Where is stated or shown that Namek has any moons at all? If we are told that Namek has three suns and Namek is consistently depicted with three celestial bodies around it then why would we assume that any of these celestial bodies would be a moon? I have not and will not be reading your lengthy posts so I will simply request a singular scan stating that Namek has even a single moon.
 
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