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How many times more luminous is the Milky Way compared to our Sun?
Originally posted by Njorl
10000000001 times.
It's like "The Price Is Right" isn't it? Whoever comes closest without going over wins?
Njorl
Originally posted by dduardo
...astronomers are debating this, so its hard to get an accurate measurement.
Originally posted by lavalamp
"...estimated luminous stars mass only about 175 billion suns."
Originally posted by dduardo
"How many times more luminous is the Milky Way compared to our Sun?"
Zero is my answer.
luminous can mean intellgent, but both the milky way and the sun are stupid.
Luminosity is measured by the amount of light emitted by an object, typically in terms of energy per second, or watts.
The Milky Way's luminosity is determined by measuring the total amount of light emitted by all the stars and other objects within the galaxy. This can be done by using telescopes and other instruments to observe the visible and non-visible light emissions.
The Milky Way's luminosity is considered to be average compared to other galaxies. It is estimated to be about 100 billion times more luminous than the Sun.
No, the Milky Way's luminosity is not constant. It can vary due to changes in the number of stars and their brightness, as well as other factors such as gas and dust clouds that may affect the amount of light that reaches us.
The Milky Way's luminosity has a significant impact on life on Earth as it provides the majority of the energy needed for life to exist. The light from the Milky Way also helps us navigate and understand our place in the universe.