Combining Newton's and Kepler's laws, we can weigh the Sun, provided we know:. Physics & Astronomy

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Physics & Astronomy

its temperature as found by Wien's Law
the exact timings of the transits of Venus and its diameter
its density as found by spectroscopy
the Earth's mass and circumference
the size of the A.U. and exact length of the year

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