A Better Way to Weigh Stars (IMAGE) Vanderbilt University Caption Vanderbilt astronomers have discovered a better way to weigh solitary stars and planets. Credit Michael Smelzer, Vanderbilt University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.