Milky Way Galaxy Visualization

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Drake Equation Calculator

Adjust parameters to calculate potential civilizations in our galaxy

R* = Average rate of star formation (stars/year) 10

f_p = Fraction of stars with planets 0.99

n_e = Average habitable planets per star with planets 0.4

f_l = Fraction of habitable planets with life 0.1000

f_i = Fraction of life that develops intelligence 0.1000

f_c = Fraction of intelligence that is detectable 0.3000

L = Longevity of detectable civilizations (years) 1000

N = 0 civilizations in our galaxy

Aggression Threshold 0.5

Time (Epochs) 0 1000

Earth Encounters: 0