Gravitational Lensing

Calculate Gravitational Lensing instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

Gravitational Lensing

M (M☉)M☉
Deflection angle, arcsec
1.75″
Calculate Gravitational Lensing instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

More about: Gravitational Lensing

What it calculates

The “Gravitational Lensing” calculator computes Deflection angle, arcsec in ″ from 1 parameter: m (m☉) (M☉).

An astronomy calculation for enthusiasts and scientists.

Example calculation

With parameters M (M☉) = 1 M☉ the result is 1.75 ″.

How to use

  1. Enter m (m☉) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Deflection angle, arcsec (″) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is Gravitational Lensing calculated?
The Gravitational Lensing calculator computes Deflection angle, arcsec (in ″) from m (m☉). Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Gravitational Lensing calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.

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