Astronomical Units to Kiloparsecs Converter

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Calculation: Astronomical Units ➜ Kiloparsecs

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What is the formula to convert from Astronomical Units to Kiloparsecs?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Astronomical Units to the unit of Kiloparsecs is:

Length(Kiloparsecs) = Length(Astronomical Units) / 206264806.26709536

Astronomical Units unit in Length

An astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of length equal to the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 149.6 million kilometers or about 93 million miles. Astronomical units are used to measure distances within our solar system, such as the distances between planets. This unit provides a convenient way to express the vast distances between celestial objects while staying within the context of our solar system.

Kiloparsecs unit in Length

A kiloparsec (kpc) is a unit of length equal to one thousand parsecs, or approximately 3,260 light-years. Kiloparsecs are commonly used in astronomy to measure distances within our galaxy, the Milky Way, as well as distances to nearby galaxies. This unit provides a practical way to express large interstellar distances while remaining within a comprehensible scale for astronomical studies.

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