The Fiery Star: LDS-1



In the vast expanse of the cosmos, there exists a peculiar celestial duo: the hot star LDS-1 and its enigmatic companion, the brown dwarf LDS-1B. LDS-1, a blazing beacon of light and heat, shines with an intensity that can be felt across light-years. Its surface roils with violent solar flares and magnetic storms, casting a radiant glow that illuminates the surrounding space. Despite its fiery temperament, LDS-1 harbors a secret—a companion that lurks in its shadow.


The Enigmatic Companion: LDS-1B
LDS-1B, the brown dwarf, is a celestial enigma. Neither a full-fledged star nor a planet, it occupies a liminal space in the cosmic hierarchy. With a mass too low to sustain hydrogen fusion, LDS-1B glows with a dim, reddish hue, a stark contrast to the brilliance of its stellar partner. Its atmosphere is a swirling mix of exotic gases, with clouds of silicate and iron droplets drifting through its upper layers. Droods predict that LDS-1B's temperature hovers around 1000 Kelvins, adding to its mysterious allure.


The Gravitational Dance

The relationship between LDS-1 and LDS-1B is one of both harmony and tension. As LDS-1B orbits close to its fiery companion, it is subjected to intense tidal forces that stretch and compress its core. This gravitational tug-of-war generates heat within the brown dwarf, causing it to emit a faint, eerie glow. The proximity to LDS-1 also means that LDS-1B's atmosphere is constantly bombarded by stellar winds and radiation, creating a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Droods also predict that LDS-1B orbits approximately 100,000 kilometers from LDS-1, adding to the intensity of their gravitational interaction.

GENERAL INFO

  • Created On: Windows
  • Game Version: 1.3.204.1

CHARACTERISTICS

  • Radius: 44,000 km
  • Sea Level: None
  • Surface Gravity: 77.9 m/s
  • Rotational Period: 5d 20h
  • Escape Velocity: 82.80 km/s
  • Mass: 2.26E+27kg

Atmosphere

  • Height: 246 km
  • Scale Height: 36 km
  • Surface Air Density: 0.160 kg/m3
  • Surface Temperature: 1,000 K

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