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How do distances between planets solar systems galaxies and the universe compare?

The distance between planets are measured in millions of kilometers while the distance between solar systems are measured in light years while the galxies and the universe are measured in AU (astronautical units)


What lengths are most conveniently measured in astronomical units?

Stellar distances, like the distances of stars and galaxies from Earth


Will astronomers measure all the distances of 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe?

Someday astronomers may have measured all the distances of 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe.


How are the Distances between different objects in space measured?

Distances in space are measured using a variety of methods, such as parallax for nearby stars, radar for planets in our solar system, and redshift for galaxies and other objects in the universe. These measurements help astronomers understand the scale of the universe and the vast distances between objects in space.


In which system(s) are the distances between the objects the largest compared to the size of the objects?

In the solar system, the distances between planets are much larger compared to the size of the planets themselves. In the universe, the distances between galaxies are also vast compared to the sizes of the galaxies.


Are the galaxies close to each other?

In the vastness of space, galaxies are generally not close to each other. The space between galaxies is immense, with distances measured in millions of light-years. However, there are instances where galaxies can come relatively close together due to gravitational interactions or as part of galaxy clusters.


Where is the distance from canberra measured from?

distances between cities are usually measured from the central post offices


What could be measured in kilometers?

Distances between towns is one possibility.


What shows the relationship between distances on a map and the corresponding distances on the earths surface?

The SCALE of the map indicates the relationship between lengths measured on a map and the actual distances. It can indicate the ratio of distances (e.g. 1:10000) or the equivalent actual distance for an inch or centimeter as measured on the map, often providing a measurement bar for various distances.


What shows the relationship between distances on a map and the corresponding distances on the earth's surface?

The SCALE of the map indicates the relationship between lengths measured on a map and the actual distances. It can indicate the ratio of distances (e.g. 1:10000) or the equivalent actual distance for an inch or centimeter as measured on the map, often providing a measurement bar for various distances.


What shows the relationship between distances on a map and the corresponding distances on earth surfaces?

The SCALE of the map indicates the relationship between lengths measured on a map and the actual distances. It can indicate the ratio of distances (e.g. 1:10000) or the equivalent actual distance for an inch or centimeter as measured on the map, often providing a measurement bar for various distances.


What units are stellar distances expressed in?

Stellar distances are measured in light-years, which is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.