Re: How to calculate the Mass of Mars.

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From: Andrew Bauer
Date: Thu, 02 Mar 1995 12:00

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I know that the mass of Pluto was not known until its satellite Charon was
discovered and its period of orbit timed.  And yes, the mass of the Sun can
be calculated by knowing the period and mean orbital radius of a planet.

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