An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 9.19

The Interiors of Stars — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · gray-atmosphere-temperature-ratio

Problem

Using the results for the plane-parallel gray atmosphere in LTE, determine the ratio of the effective temperature of a star to its temperature at the top of the atmosphere. If

T_e = 5777

K, what is the temperature at the top of the atmosphere?

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