Convert Sun's mass to Planck mass
Please provide values below to convert Sun's mass [M_sun] to Planck mass [m_P], or Convert Planck mass to Sun's mass.
How to Convert Sun's Mass to Planck Mass
1 M_sun = 9.13865111855436e+37 m_P
Example: convert 15 M_sun to m_P:
15 M_sun = 15 × 9.13865111855436e+37 m_P = 1.37079766778315e+39 m_P
Sun's Mass to Planck Mass Conversion Table
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Sun's Mass
The Sun's mass (M_sun) is a standard unit of mass used in astronomy to express the mass of other stars and celestial objects, approximately equal to 1.989 × 10^30 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of using the Sun's mass as a unit originated in the early 20th century as astronomers sought a convenient standard for stellar masses. It became widely adopted in astrophysics for its practicality and ease of comparison.
Current Use
Today, M_sun is commonly used in astrophysics and astronomy to describe the mass of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, facilitating standardized communication and calculations within the scientific community.
Planck Mass
The Planck mass (m_P) is a fundamental physical constant representing a mass scale derived from natural units, approximately 2.176 × 10^-8 kilograms.
History/Origin
Introduced by Max Planck in 1899 as part of his system of natural units, the Planck mass emerged from combining fundamental constants to define a universal mass scale in theoretical physics.
Current Use
The Planck mass is primarily used in theoretical physics, especially in quantum gravity and high-energy physics, to express natural units and scale phenomena near the Planck scale.