Convert kiloparsec to Earth's equatorial radius
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to Earth's equatorial radius [R_e], or Convert Earth's equatorial radius to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Earth's Equatorial Radius
1 kpc = 4837897933644.26 R_e
Example: convert 15 kpc to R_e:
15 kpc = 15 × 4837897933644.26 R_e = 72568469004663.9 R_e
Kiloparsec to Earth's Equatorial Radius Conversion Table
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Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.
Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.