I Determining stellar mass independent of its gravity

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The discussion centers on methods for determining stellar mass without relying on gravitational effects. Participants explore various research approaches and findings related to this topic. There is an acknowledgment that many methods ultimately reference solar mass as a standard. The conversation highlights the challenge of finding independent and accurate measurements. The quest for alternative methods continues to provoke interest and inquiry in the field.
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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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