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When would it be most appropriate to measure distance in space using astronomical units?
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When would it be most appropriate to measure distance in space using astronomical units?

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Space is so large it would be hard to measure it in Kilometers or Miles because the numbers would be so big. Using AU is easier for scientists and for calculations.
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