Convert light year to reed
Please provide values below to convert light year [ly] to reed [reed], or Convert reed to light year.
How to Convert Light Year to Reed
1 ly = 3.44879355226742e+15 reed
Example: convert 15 ly to reed:
15 ly = 15 × 3.44879355226742e+15 reed = 5.17319032840114e+16 reed
Light Year to 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.
Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.