Determining stellar mass independent of its gravity

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around methods for determining stellar mass independently of gravitational effects. Participants explore various approaches and seek to identify accurate techniques that do not rely on gravitational measurements.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the existence of independent methods for determining stellar mass, suggesting that all methods may ultimately reference the solar mass.
  • Another participant recalls a previous discussion related to galaxies, indicating a desire to explore whether different methods could be applied to single celestial objects.
  • There is an inquiry about the research conducted by participants on this topic, prompting a request for shared findings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence of independent methods for determining stellar mass, and multiple competing views remain regarding the reliance on gravitational effects.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks detailed exploration of specific methods or empirical evidence, and assumptions about the applicability of techniques to different celestial objects remain unaddressed.

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What are the independent and accurate ways of determining stellar mass apart from its gravitational effect?
 
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What research have you done on this so far? What have you found?
 
Vanadium 50 said:
Ultimately, all roads will lead back to the solar mass.
That from a previous thread.
Of yours.

And round and round we go.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
That from a previous thread.
Of yours.

And round and round we go.
I remember that with galaxies :) Just wanted to see if something different might turn up with a single celestial object.
 

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