Convert light year to long reed
Please provide values below to convert light year [ly] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to light year.
How to Convert Light Year to Long Reed
1 ly = 2.95610875908636e+15 long reed
Example: convert 15 ly to long reed:
15 ly = 15 × 2.95610875908636e+15 long reed = 4.43416313862955e+16 long reed
Light Year to Long Reed Conversion Table
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Light Year
A light-year is the distance that light travels in a vacuum in one Julian year.
History/Origin
The concept of the light-year as a unit of distance in astronomy emerged in the mid-19th century. The first recorded use of the term was in a German astronomical publication in 1851.
Current Use
The light-year is used to express distances to stars and other astronomical objects on a galactic and intergalactic scale, especially in popular science and non-specialist contexts.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.