Why is using kilometers a problem in space?

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Chemistry

Bryan Hicks

15 October, 16:27

Why is using kilometers a problem in space?

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Darren Byrd · Answer 1

Using kilometers in space is useless, as the distances between objects is drastically incred. A lightyear is 9.5 kilometers. It is simpler to say "Alpha Centauri is 4.1 light years away" than it is to say "Alpha Centauri is 28.95 Trillion kilometers away"

Holly Mcconnell · Answer 2

Using kilometers in space is useless, as the distances between objects is drastically incred. A lightyear is 9.5 kilometers. It is simpler to say "Alpha Centauri is 4.1 light years away" than it is to say "Alpha Centauri is 28.95 Trillion kilometers away"