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How Astronomers Determine Stellar Mass
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Astronomers can use several indirect methods to determine stellar mass. One method, called gravitational lensing, measures the path of light that is bent by the gravitational pull of a nearby object.
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- Astronomers can use several indirect methods to determine stellar mass. One method, called gravitational lensing, measures the path of light that is bent by the gravitational pull of a nearby object.
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