What does M_⊙ notation mean in physics?

FeDeX_LaTeX · 2010-02-23T22:45:09+00:00

Hi, what does this notation mean? M_\odot Does it mean mass? Thanks

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FeDeX_LaTeX

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Hi, what does this notation mean?

[tex]M_\odot[/tex]

Does it mean mass?

Thanks

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FeDeX_LaTeX said:

Hi, what does this notation mean?

[tex]M_\odot[/tex]

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

Torquil