L☉

Alternative forms

 * The L is not always italic.

Etymology

 * L (luminosity) and subindex ☉ (sun).

Symbol

 * 1)  solar luminosity: a unit of measurement, equal to the luminosity of the Sun.
 * A typical large galaxy at z < 0.1 has a luminosity of about 1010 L☉.
 * 1)  The luminosity of the Sun specifically.