Chandrasekhar limit
maximum mass of a stable white dwarf star, approximately 1.4 solar masses
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Chandrasekhar limit
Summary
Chandrasekhar limit is a limit[1]. It draws 2,445 Wikipedia views per month (limit category, ranking #1 of 4).[2]
Key Facts
- Chandrasekhar limit's instance of is recorded as limit[3].
- Chandrasekhar limit's instance of is recorded as physical constant[4].
- Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is named after Chandrasekhar limit[5].
- Chandrasekhar limit is part of stellar physics[6].
- Chandrasekhar limit's numeric value is recorded as {'unit': 'Q180892', 'amount': '+1.4'}[7].
- Chandrasekhar limit's facet of is recorded as star[8].
- Chandrasekhar limit's facet of is recorded as white dwarf[9].
- Chandrasekhar limit's facet of is recorded as type Ia supernova[10].
- Chandrasekhar limit's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[11].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include limit[3] and physical constant[4].
Origins
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is named after Chandrasekhar limit[5].
Use and Application
Chandrasekhar limit is part of stellar physics[6].
Why It Matters
Chandrasekhar limit draws 2,445 Wikipedia views per month (limit category, ranking #1 of 4).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]