The mean distance between the Sun and the Earth is about 93 million miles, which is also called what by astronomers?
- Light Year (LY)
- Astronomical Unit (AU)
- Solar Constant (SC)
- Astronomical Mile (AM)
Answer
The correct answer is B) Astronomical Unit (AU).
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