Physics Notation Help: M_\odot - Mass?

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Hi, what does this notation mean?

M_\odot

Does it mean mass?

Thanks
 
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FeDeX_LaTeX said:
Hi, what does this notation mean?

M_\odot

Does it mean mass?

Thanks

It is the symbol for the solar mass, which is around 2x10^30 kg.

Ref:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_mass

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