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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