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Stellaris Constant Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Stellaris Constant (Sc) is:

$S_c = \frac{L}{T^4}$

Where:

$S_c$ is the Stellaris Constant (dimensionless).
$L$ is the luminosity of the star (in solar luminosities $L☉$ ).
$T$ is the temperature of the star (in Kelvin).

Example

Let's say the luminosity ( $L$ ) is 2 $L☉$ , and the temperature ( $T$ ) is 6000 K. Using the formula:

$S_c = \frac{2}{6000^4}$

We get:

$S_c = \frac{2}{1.296 \times 10^{15}} \approx 1.54 \times 10^{-15}$

So, the Stellaris Constant ( $S_c$ ) is approximately $1.54 \times 10^{-15}$ .

What is the Stellaris Constant?

The Stellaris Constant is a dimensionless number that is derived from a star’s luminosity and temperature. It is used in astrophysics to classify stars and understand their properties. The constant is named after the popular space strategy game Stellaris, which features a universe filled with various star systems and celestial phenomena.