Formula for the star density of the milky way?

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The discussion focuses on approximating the star density of the Milky Way, suggesting it decreases exponentially both radially and vertically. A proposed formula is presented as Density ∝ e^{-R/a} * e^{-h/b}, where R is the radius and h is the height from the galactic center. Participants confirm that the constants a and b are approximately 8 kpc and 1 kpc, respectively. They encourage further research for more precise values in scientific literature. This formula effectively models the star density distribution in the Milky Way.
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It would be great if any of you could give me an aproximate formula of the star density of the milky way, as far as i know (and I'm not pretty sure), it falls off exponentially, both vertically and radially. The formula i have in my head would be something like
##Density \propto e^{-R/a}*e^{-h/b}##
where R and h would be the radius and the height (taking as center the center of the galaxy) and a and b would be constants that i need to find.

how wrong am i? could you help me find a and b? (the central budge isn't included in that formula)
 
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Yeah that's about right. If I remember correctly, a is about 8kpc and b is about 1kpc. I'm sure you can find more accurate numbers in papers.
 

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