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Is an astronomical unit the distance to the nearest star outside of the solar system?

April 26, 2017astronomical distance nearest outside solar system star

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Is an astronomical unit the distance to the nearest star outside of the solar system?

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No. One Astronomical Unit is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun; a hair less than 93 million miles. If you are looking for a comparison, one AU is equal to 8.33 light minutes.