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Gaussian gravitational constant
(k)

subject fact

Gaussian gravitational constant has symbol k has source: Seidelman, P. 1992 Explanatory Supplement to the Astronomical Almanac, University Science Books, Mill Valley, CA, 2001-09-27 09:33:00.0
has value 0.01720209895
has definition The constant defining the astronomical system of units of length (astronomical unit), mass (solar mass) and time (day), by means of Kepler's third law. The dimensions of k² are those of Newton's constant of gravitation: L³M^-1T^-2. has source: Seidelman, P. 1992 Explanatory Supplement to the Astronomical Almanac, University Science Books, Mill Valley, CA, 2001-09-27 09:33:00.0
is an instance of universal constant

fundamental physical constant has accuracy 2001-09-27 09:32:59.0
has unit


*Gaussian gravitational constant* (k)
subject			fact

Gaussian gravitational constant	has symbol k
	has value 0.01720209895
	has definition The constant defining the astronomical system of units of length (astronomical unit), mass (solar mass) and time (day), by means of Kepler's third law. The dimensions of k² are those of Newton's constant of gravitation: L³M^-1T^-2.
	is an instance of universal constant
fundamental physical constant	has accuracy
fundamental physical constant	has unit