Convert Earth's distance from sun to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Kiloparsec
1 AU_dist = 4.84813681142746e-09 kpc
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to kpc:
15 AU_dist = 15 × 4.84813681142746e-09 kpc = 7.27220521714118e-08 kpc
Earth's Distance From Sun to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
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Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.
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.