10 kiloparsecs
10 kpcLength · definition
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Length & distance
Just how long is 10 kiloparsecs?
Deep space
10 kpc
10 kiloparsecs
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10 kpcLength
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Distance to the galactic centre
This is the distance from the Solar System to the centre of the Milky Way galaxy.
7.972 kpcDistance
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A little perspective
10 kiloparsecs is about 1.25 times the distance to the galactic centre.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
10 kiloparsecs
Length: 10 kpc; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Distance to the galactic centre
Distance: 7.972 kpc; rounded reference.
A rounded 26,000 light-year reference from the Solar System to the Milky Way’s centre.
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Measurement details
Why these numbers?
Compare 10 kiloparsecs with the distance to the galactic centre. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.
Distance to the galactic centre
7.972 kpcDistance · rounded reference
A rounded 26,000 light-year reference from the Solar System to the Milky Way’s centre.
- Comparing
- Length ↔ Distance
- Relative size
- 10 kiloparsecs is about 1.25 times the distance to the galactic centre. 10 kiloparsecs is approximately 25.4% greater than the distance to the galactic centre.
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- The distance to the galactic centre: This is a rounded comparison value; check the notes for its source and scope.
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1.9174 × 10¹⁷ mimiles
2.0626 × 10⁹ AUastronomical units
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