2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/12718Approximate approach based on the Galerkin method is suggested for the investigation of equilibrium stellar models, a relativistic collapse problem and black hole formation. Some results of its simplified version - energetic method- are reviewed, and equations for general Gelerkin method are presented.18 pages, 1 figureAstrophysicsApplication of the Galerkin method to the problem of stellar stability, gravitational collapse and black hole formationtext