Convert micrometer to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 µm = 6.68458712226845e-18 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 µm to AU_dist:
15 µm = 15 × 6.68458712226845e-18 AU_dist = 1.00268806834027e-16 AU_dist
Micrometer to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.
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.