My Star has the temperature of 3000 Kelvins. How do you use Wein's Law to calculate the wavelength for which the intensity of the radiation emitted by your star is the greatest? Astronomy Introduction to Astronomy Astronomy Basics 1 Answer Cosmic Defect Mar 17, 2016 #\lambda_{max}T=b; \qquad b = 2.8977729\times10^{-3}\quad m.K# #\lambda_{max} = b/T = (2.8977720\times10^{-3}\quad m.K)/(3000\quad K)# #\qquad\qquad= 0.9659\quad \mum = 965.9\quad nm# Answer link Related questions Why do astronomers use scientific notation to describe sizes? What is astronomy? What types of jobs are available for those who hold a degree in astronomy? What is the meaning of the word astronomy? How would you calculate the energy of a photon with a known frequency? What is the difference between astronomy and astrology? What schools are renowned for their astronomy programs? What is a meteor? What occupations are there in the astronomy field? How is the acceleration of gravity calculated for planets? See all questions in Astronomy Basics Impact of this question 1371 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License