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what is this unit, ⊕ ?? was reading an astrophysics book and came across it. "Gas Giant planets (>10 M⊕)" I am guessing that its mega something?
The unit "M⊕" represents Earth masses in astrophysics, specifically indicating the mass of gas giant planets. A notation of ">10 M⊕" signifies that the planet's mass exceeds ten times that of Earth. Additionally, the symbol "⊙" denotes solar masses, distinguishing it from Earth mass notation. Understanding these units is crucial for interpreting the mass classifications of celestial bodies.
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Erenjaeger said:what is this unit, ⊕ ?? was reading an astrophysics book and came across it. "Gas Giant planets (>10 M⊕)" I am guessing that its mega something?