Whether this is the last time I do this, I can’t confirm.
However, I am far more satisfied with the changes below. Adjustments were done
using a slightly modified G5V star, with the following parameters: Mass: 0.98,
Radius: 0.989, Luminosity: .90, Temperature: 5,660K. From what I could
determine with an online calculator, its lifespan is roughly 10.518 billion
years.
Finding a Planet Habitability Calculator, the next two images show Ardis, followed by Liadrel's location within their star’s habitable zone. Interestingly enough,
when Liadrel was plotted, it fits comfortably within the Optimistic Habitable
Zone, meaning there is potential for habitability, albeit not humanoid life. I’d
already conceived of something akin to life adapted to deserts, possibly discovered
in a much later book, of course…
As referenced by the original novel, Ardis was orbited by
two moons. However, I had an orbital resonance issue and felt it could be
resolved with the addition of a final natural satellite. The reason behind this
stemmed from the nature of Io’s vulcanism as Nersis too is a volcanic moon. Jupiter's
immense gravity tugs on and flexes the satellite. And though this plays a
significant role, it isn’t the only factor. The other factor is that there is a
1:2:4 Laplace resonance between Ganymede, Europa, and Io. As
Jupiter tugs, they too exert their gravitational influence, making Io unable to
settle in its orbit causing tidal heating and friction, resulting in the
geologic activity we see today. So too is Nersis in an identical resonance orbit
with its sister moons. Also, the viewing angles are odd, mainly because Nersis
and Kesis seem to be in the middle.
The last image is the months of the year. Originally, there
were 14, but I had an issue concerning Total Solar Intensity. While Ardis was
well within Dorastis’s Habitable Zone, I judged the light reaching it too dim,
83%, versus the revision of 91.92%. There’s also the fact that Dorastis is 10%
dimmer than Sol (our sun.) To solve my problem, I changed its orbital period
from 420 to 393 days, dropping its calendar year to 13 months. Ardis is cooler than Earth. The last time I ran the numbers it was: 48F (8.89C) vs.
59F(15C).
All values found are as accurate as I could make them. If
there’s something incorrect, please let me know, WITH works cited.
