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Stellar Habitable Zone

T_eq from L_star, albedo, and orbital radius; HZ band traced for T in [200, 273] K. Drag the planet, change Teff or albedo, and watch the surface state.

Figure 1. Stellar Habitable Zone.

WHAT TO TRY

  • Vary each control and watch the rail readouts respond.
  • Compare the diagnostic plot against the live scene.