How much is space bended at the surface of the sun

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The bending of space at the surface of the Sun is a consequence of its gravitational field, as described by General Relativity. According to the calculations referenced in subsection 6.2.7 of the provided link, the curvature of space can be quantified using the Schwarzschild solution. This solution indicates that the gravitational influence of the Sun causes a measurable distortion in the fabric of spacetime, which can be calculated using specific formulas derived from Einstein's field equations.

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How much is space bended at the surface of the sun, only due to gravity?
And how can it be calculated ?
 
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http://www.lightandmatter.com/html_books/genrel/ch06/ch06.html#Section6.2

See subsection 6.2.7.
 
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