Here comes the Sun(s). Based on the famous equation by Dr. Frank Drake, DrakeEQ provides an elegant 3-D simulation of the Milky Way Galaxy and the number of computed intelligent civilizations it may contain.

Learn about the Drake Equation and easily perform beautiful thought experiments with this one-of-a-kind visual tool that tackles the question: Are we alone? DrakeEQ is both educational and entertaining.

See our DrakeEQ HD version optimized for the iPad!

The Drake equation states that:
N = the number of civilizations in our galaxy with which communication might be possible

where:
R* = the average rate of star formation in our galaxy
fp = the fraction of those stars that have planets
ne = the average number of planets that can potentially support life per star that has planets
fℓ = the fraction of the above that actually go on to develop life at some point
fi = the fraction of the above that actually go on to develop intelligent life
fc = the fraction of civilizations that develop a technology that releases detectable signs of their existence into space
L = the length of time such civilizations release detectable signals into space.

Drake equation. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

Features:
- ready for iPhone 5 and iPhone 4/4S
- excellent 3D Retina graphics!
- keyboard manipulation of parameters or
- use drop-down parameter manipulators
- variable precision for fractional parameters
- multiple viewing angles
- tweet and email results
- beautiful interactive animation

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