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The star Phi Orionis, like the Sun, is powered by the fusion of hydrogen to helium. The mass of Phi Orionis is Mφ = 18M. The luminosity of Phi Orionis is Lφ = 20, 000L. Discuss the likelihood of intelligent life existing on a planet orbiting the star Phi Orionis. [Questions you might want to consider: What is the lifespan of Phi Orionis? How long did it take intelligent life to develop on Earth? How far would you have to be from Phi Orionis to receive the same flux of light that we receive here on Earth from the Sun?}