Planets and Forbidden Zones

Jinumon · 07-07-2013, 06:18 PM

I'm a little unclear as to the operation of Forbidden Zones when you have a multi-star system. I have a Binary system in which two stars orbit each other at 30AU with a Min Sep of 24 and a Max Sep of 36. As a result, I have a Forbidden Zone of 8-108AU. Now, does that mean planets can only exist within the first 8AU of each star? Within 8AU of the primary only? The secondary? Or does the Forbidden Zone extend 8-108AU from each star, making planetary formation impossible? Any help would be appreciated.

07-07-2013, 06:18 PM	#1
Jinumon Join Date: Mar 2013	Planets and Forbidden Zones I'm a little unclear as to the operation of Forbidden Zones when you have a multi-star system. I have a Binary system in which two stars orbit each other at 30AU with a Min Sep of 24 and a Max Sep of 36. As a result, I have a Forbidden Zone of 8-108AU. Now, does that mean planets can only exist within the first 8AU of each star? Within 8AU of the primary only? The secondary? Or does the Forbidden Zone extend 8-108AU from each star, making planetary formation impossible? Any help would be appreciated.