Convert Earth's distance from sun to nanometer
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to nanometer [nm], or Convert nanometer to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Nanometer
1 AU_dist = 1.495978707e+20 nm
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to nm:
15 AU_dist = 15 × 1.495978707e+20 nm = 2.2439680605e+21 nm
Earth's Distance From Sun to Nanometer Conversion Table
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Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.
Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.