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Capitalization of universe - request for comment[edit]

Should the sentence at MOS:CELESTIALBODIES be changed

1. by adding "universe" so that the text reads:

The words universe, sun, earth, moon and solar system are capitalized (as proper names) when used in an astronomical context to refer to a specific celestial body ...

or


2. by adding "but not universe" and removing "as proper names" as below:

The words sun, earth, moon and solar system are capitalized (as proper names but not universe) when used in an astronomical context to refer to a specific celestial body ...

(This template {{rfc|sci|style}} cannot be added to a draft, but it would look roughly like the table below)

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The text above, and the notifications and headings below were developed collaboratively at User:SchreiberBike/Workspace/Universe. SchreiberBike talk 02:00, 3 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Add "universe" to the sentence[edit]

(please add a "#" and your reasons followed by ~~~~)

Add "but not universe" and remove "as proper names"[edit]

(please add a "#" and your reasons followed by ~~~~)

Discussion and alternatives[edit]

Evidence supporting capitalization when used in an astronomical context to refer to a specific celestial body[edit]

Evidence supporting lower case when used in an astronomical context to refer to a specific celestial body (and in general)[edit]