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We know mass, radius, distance of Sun and other stars. We also know size, number of stars in our galaxy or others. But, how do scientists measure these parameters ?
How do scientists measure mass, radius, and distance in astronomy?
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Intermediate level means undergrad -- or did you pick this by accident ?
Can you google "astronomic distance measurement" ?
Any further questions after you've read some of that are welcome, of course.
Can you google "astronomic distance measurement" ?
Any further questions after you've read some of that are welcome, of course.
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It was a mistake. Thanks for noticing : ) : )BvU said:
I know these methods. But how we can say that sun is at that much distace or its mass.
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It's PF culture to encourage posters to do some research of their own 
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It's good. But what's answer... : ) : )BvU said:It's PF culture to encourage posters to do some research of their own
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Last time I looked the question wasn't there yet...
What did you find ? Google is your friend. Whole story (and at the right level)
What did you find ? Google is your friend. Whole story (and at the right level
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