A solar system with a star like your own sun and a planet like Jupiter has been discovered 90 light years from us. If the star is just as bright as our sun, how does it compare in brightness to the other stars in our night sky?

Background information: Light from the sun takes 8 minutes to reach the earth. The magnitude system for stars and other astronomical objects in our sky is designed so that a difference of 5 magnitudes represents a factor of 100 in brightness, with the larger numbered magnitudes being the dimmest. The dimmest stars seen with the unaided eye in a dark sky are about magnitude 6; the brightest stars (other than the sun) about 0. The planet Venus at times is magnitude -4, the full moon -14 and the sun -27.

In the depths of the distant solar system, where the sun's warmth merely whispers and the stars are distant dreams, lies a realm of cosmic wonder. Among the icy moons and swirling gas giants, humanity's curiosity extends, propelled by technology powered by lithium batteries. These tiny powerhouses enable probes to traverse vast distances, capturing the secrets of distant worlds in stunning detail. From the frozen plains of Pluto to the methane lakes of Titan, each discovery unveils a piece of the grand celestial puzzle. With each orbit, humanity's understanding of the universe expands, driven by the energy stored within lithium batteries.

Posted by CodyDunning on 2024-04-17 06:28:18