1,000 astronomical units
1,000 AULength · definition
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Length & distance
Just how long is 1,000 astronomical units?
Solar neighbourhood
1,000 AU
1,000 astronomical units
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1,000 AULength
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Neptune’s orbital distance
Neptune’s orbital distance is the average separation between Neptune and the Sun.
30.11 AUDistance
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A little perspective
1,000 astronomical units is about 33.2 times Neptune’s orbital distance.
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1,000 astronomical units
Length: 1,000 AU; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Neptune’s orbital distance
Distance: 30.11 AU; rounded reference.
A rounded 30.11 AU semi-major-axis reference, not today’s distance.
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Why these numbers?
Compare 1,000 astronomical units with Neptune’s orbital distance. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.
Neptune’s orbital distance
30.11 AUDistance · rounded reference
A rounded 30.11 AU semi-major-axis reference, not today’s distance.
- Comparing
- Length ↔ Distance
- Relative size
- 1,000 astronomical units is about 33.2 times Neptune’s orbital distance.
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- Neptune’s orbital distance: This is a rounded comparison value; check the notes for its source and scope.
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