Convert Earth's equatorial radius to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert Earth's equatorial radius [R_e] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to Earth's equatorial radius.
How to Convert Earth's Equatorial Radius to Kiloparsec
1 R_e = 2.06701342962547e-13 kpc
Example: convert 15 R_e to kpc:
15 R_e = 15 × 2.06701342962547e-13 kpc = 3.10052014443821e-12 kpc
Earth's Equatorial Radius to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
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Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.
Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.