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An '''oblate spheroid''' was a geometric shape which the [[Fourth Doctor]] used to describe the [[planet]] [[Calufrax]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet (TV story)|The Pirate Planet]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | |||
The Doctor never actually explains what an oblate spheroid is. However, the model for the miniaturised Calufrax does conform roughly to the shape of a real-life oblate spheroid. | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:39, 13 March 2021
An oblate spheroid was a geometric shape which the Fourth Doctor used to describe the planet Calufrax. (TV: The Pirate Planet)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor never actually explains what an oblate spheroid is. However, the model for the miniaturised Calufrax does conform roughly to the shape of a real-life oblate spheroid.