Earth Shaker - #AstroMeme How far is far? We often measure distances in space using astronomical units (AU) and light-years (ly) because of the superb distances. 1 Astronomical Unit (AU) - average
![SOLVED: A light-year is the distance light travels in one year (at speed =2.998 * 10^8m/s). (a) How many inches are there in 1.00 light-year? (b) The parsec is an astronomical unit SOLVED: A light-year is the distance light travels in one year (at speed =2.998 * 10^8m/s). (a) How many inches are there in 1.00 light-year? (b) The parsec is an astronomical unit](https://cdn.numerade.com/ask_previews/078daf9e-8994-47b0-8f10-e921748d672d_large.jpg)
SOLVED: A light-year is the distance light travels in one year (at speed =2.998 * 10^8m/s). (a) How many inches are there in 1.00 light-year? (b) The parsec is an astronomical unit
![One light year is equal to the distance traveled by light in one year (through empty space). One light year = 1 ly = 6 trillion miles = 9.5 trillion. - ppt download One light year is equal to the distance traveled by light in one year (through empty space). One light year = 1 ly = 6 trillion miles = 9.5 trillion. - ppt download](https://slideplayer.com/slide/14734682/90/images/4/Calculating+a+light+year.jpg)