Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kiloparsec
Noun
/ˈkɪloʊˌpɑːrsɛk/
Definition
A unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to 1,000 parsecs.
Examples
- The Andromeda Galaxy is approximately 780 kiloparsecs away from the Milky Way.
- In astronomical studies, distances are often expressed in kiloparsecs to simplify measurements.
Meaning
Kiloparsec is typically used to measure astronomical distances, particularly the distance between celestial objects.
Synonyms
- kpc
