Definition of Astronomical unit (au)

WEATHER&METEOROLOGY
astronomical unit (AU)
A unit of measure based on the mean distance of the Earth from the Sun (about million kilometers or about 93 million miles).

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Astronomical unit (AU) Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

ASTRONOMY UNBOUND
Astronomical unit (AU)
This is the mean radius of the Earth's orbit around the Sun. (1 AU is equal to 149,597,870 km)

Astronomy and Physics Terms by ExploreSpace.com
Astronomical unit (AU)
The average distance from the Earth to the Sun; 1 AU is 149,597,870 kilometers (92,960,116 miles).

Solar Energy
Astronomical Unit (AU)
The mean Earth-Sun distance, equal to 1.496E+13cm or 214.94 solar radii.


Astronomical unit (AU) Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries

Webart Magic Astronomical Glossary
Astronomical unit (AU)
The mean distance from the Earth to the Sun, about 150 million kilometers.