Convert Earth's distance from sun to ken
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Ken
1 AU_dist = 70619663654.9028 ken
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to ken:
15 AU_dist = 15 × 70619663654.9028 ken = 1059294954823.54 ken
Earth's Distance From Sun to Ken 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.
Ken
The ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length, equal to six Japanese feet (shaku). Its length has varied over time, but it is now standardized at 1.818 meters.
History/Origin
The ken was traditionally used in Japanese architecture and land measurement.
Current Use
The ken is still used in traditional Japanese carpentry and architecture.