L(HV) = 2.03 x 10^(31) W L(Sun) = 3.83 x 10^(26) W So the absolute magnitude of the HV system can be calculated as 2.03 x 10^(31) (abs mag HV) = (abs mag Sun) - 2.5 * log10 ( -------------- ) 3.83 x 10^(26) = 4.83 - 11.81 = -6.98