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Astronomers typically measure distances in parsecs. One parsec is the distance of a hypothetical star having a parallax of 1 second of arc; it's about 3.2 light years.
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What units are distances to stars measured in and why?
Usually such distances are measured either in light-years, or in parsecs.
What can the distances to nearby stars be measured by?
Light years
What can the distances of nearby stars be measured by?
parsecs or light years
How are the distances to stars measured?
by the property of reflection or electromagnetic waves
What lengths are most conveniently measured in astronomical units?
Stellar distances, like the distances of stars and galaxies from Earth
Explain why stars distances is measured in light years?
because the stars are very far away so the astronomers use light years
Can the distances to nearby stars be measured by color?
That is one of the things scientists use to help them measure a stars distance but it isn't just based on the color.
The distances to nearby stars can be measured by using . a. absolute magnitude c. color b. temperature d. parallax?
preallax
Why do you think the distances to stars are measured in light years?
Distances to stars are mainly measured in PC (Parsecs). Light years are also used because the distances covered are so great. For example. Proxima Centauri our nearest neighbourhood star is: Light years: 4.23 Parsecs(PC): 1.3009. If we used miles then the distance would be: 24,866,054,200,000 or kilometers 40,018,035,200,000 Which one is the easiest to remember and that is your answer
Why is star distances measured in light year?
because the stars are very far away so the astronomers use light years
How are distances of planets measured?
they are measured in AU
How do you measure interstellar distances in EVE online?
Long distances are measured in AU in Eve Online. For short distances, it is measured in KM.
