Convert Earth's polar radius to Sun's radius
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to Sun's radius [R_s], or Convert Sun's radius to Earth's polar radius.
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Sun's Radius
1 R_p = 0.00913720324852666 R_s
Example: convert 15 R_p to R_s:
15 R_p = 15 × 0.00913720324852666 R_s = 0.1370580487279 R_s
Earth's Polar Radius to Sun's Radius Conversion Table
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Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.
Sun's Radius
The Sun's radius is the distance from the center of the Sun to its surface, approximately 695,700 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size of the Sun has been measured with increasing accuracy over centuries of astronomical observation.
Current Use
The Sun's radius is a fundamental property of the Sun and is used in astrophysics to model its structure and evolution.