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Why is the astronomical unit used to measure distances in the solar system?

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Answer:Astronomers often use the astronomical unit to describe distances within solar systems because it is convenient and easier to understand. The astronomical unit (au or AU) is defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters (about 93 million mi), which is roughly equal to the average distance between the Sun and Earth.

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