Usually in kilometers. Larger objects, such as galaxies, may be measured in light-years, or in parsec.
The term that refers to celestial objects resembling large chunks of rock and debris is "asteroids." These objects primarily reside in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, but they can also be found throughout the solar system. Asteroids vary in size and shape, and they are composed of rock, metal, and other materials.
The factors that contribute to determining the luminosity scores of celestial objects include their size, temperature, and distance from Earth. Larger and hotter objects tend to have higher luminosity scores, while objects that are closer to Earth appear brighter.
Percent of an objects mass is expressed in terms of its weight. Percent of an objects volume is expressed in terms of its size.
Objects in a compound light microscope are typically measured by magnification levels, which determine how much larger the object appears compared to the naked eye. Additionally, objects can be measured in micrometers (μm) or nanometers (nm) to quantify their size and dimensions accurately.
The sun is a star, not a physical object like a person or a building. It doesn't have a height like we think of in terms of physical objects. The sun is a massive ball of hot gas, and its size is measured in terms of its diameter, which is about 1.4 million kilometers.
Protoplanets are very small planets, about the size of a moon. Astronomers believe these celestial objects are formed during the creation of a solar system.
Magnitude refers to the size or intensity of something. It can be used to measure physical quantities such as length, mass, or force, as well as to describe the brightness or energy output of celestial objects like stars. In the context of earthquakes, magnitude is a measure of the energy released by the seismic event.
In international units, the mass of an object is measured in kilograms. Smaller objects may be expressed in grams, in milligrams, micrograms, etc.
Depending on what is being measured, the size of a cup can vary. In terms of liquids, 1 cup is equal to 8 ounces of liquid.
The size of a hurricane is how big it is, usually measured by the size of the area that has gale for winds or stronger winds, called the gale diameter. The strength of a hurricane is independent of size and is usually measured in terms of maximum sustained wind speed.
Something that has size or amount refers to physical objects or abstract concepts that can be quantified or measured. Examples include objects like tables, buildings, or mountains; or concepts like time, money, or emotions.
Angular width refers to the extent of an object or region in terms of angle, typically measured in degrees or radians. It provides information about the size or scale of an object as viewed from a specific vantage point, taking into account the angular distance between its boundaries. In astronomy, angular width is often used to describe the apparent size of celestial objects, such as stars or galaxies, as observed from Earth.