astronomy unit

noun

Meaning

A unit of length approximately equal to the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, used primarily for measuring distances within the solar system.

Examples

The average distance from the Earth to the Sun is defined as one astronomy unit.
Jupiter orbits the Sun at a distance of about 5.2 astronomy units.

Synonyms: AU, astronomical unit

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astronomy unit

noun

Pronunciation: əˈstrɒnəmi ˈjuːnɪt

Definition

A unit of length approximately equal to the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, used primarily for measuring distances within the solar system.

Examples

The average distance from the Earth to the Sun is defined as one astronomy unit.
Jupiter orbits the Sun at a distance of about 5.2 astronomy units.

Synonyms of astronomy unit

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