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Stellar Physics Calculator

Complete stellar physics calculations. Analyze luminosity, temperature, nuclear fusion, stellar evolution, black body radiation, and stellar distances.

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How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Surface Temperature (K) and Radius (solar radii) to compute luminosity via the Stefan-Boltzmann law.
  2. Enter Initial Mass (solar masses), Current Age (Gyr), and Metallicity to trace the star's evolutionary stage.
  3. For distance estimation, enter Apparent Magnitude and Absolute Magnitude or Parallax (arcsec) to compute Distance (pc).
  4. Read the Stellar Comparison chart to see where the star falls relative to the Sun, Sirius, Betelgeuse, and Proxima Centauri on an H-R diagram.
  5. Use pp-chain and CNO cycle dominance outputs to understand which nuclear fusion pathway dominates at the star's core temperature.
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Formula

L = 4Ο€RΒ²ΟƒT⁴ (Stefan-Boltzmann) | Ξ»_peak = b/T (Wien's Law) | m - M = 5log₁₀(d) - 5

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