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The document you uploaded, titled *Unit 3 - Scale of the Universe*, introduces concepts about the vastness of the universe through various scales. It describes a simulation exercise designed to help understand distances within the universe, ranging from the size of Earth to nearby galaxies. Some key points include:

1. **Home Planet View**: A field of view of 20,000 km. You are asked to measure the radius of the planet and calculate how long light takes to travel this distance.
2. **Inner Solar System**: You measure distances between the Sun and the inner planets, calculating light travel times across distances measured in light seconds.
3. **Outer Solar System**: The simulator zooms out further, showing the outer planets, where you measure the planetary orbits.
4. **Nearby Stars**: Here, the distance to the nearest stars is examined, including a conversion from kilometers to light years (1 light year = \(9.46 \times 10^{12}\) km).
5. **Galaxy and Local Group**: Finally, you estimate the Sun's position in the galaxy and distances to neighboring galaxies, considering both light years and the time it would take to travel to them at high speed.

Would you like help solving one of the specific calculations or questions presented in the exercise?

### 5 Expanding Questions:
1. What is the significance of a light second as a unit of distance in astronomy?
2. How do you calculate the time light takes to travel across various astronomical distances?
3. How does the scale of distances change when you move from a planetary to a galactic scale?
4. What role does the speed of light play in measuring cosmic distances and timeframes?
5. How is the distance to nearby galaxies calculated, and why is it important in astronomy?

### Tip:
When converting between kilometers and light years, remember that 1 light year is approximately \(9.46 \times 10^{12}\) km.

How far is the Sun from the center of the galaxy? How far is this as a fraction of the distance across the galaxy, and how far is this in light years?

Learn how to calculate the distance of the Sun from the center of the galaxy using astronomical measurements. This problem covers key concepts in distance calculation and the use of light years in astronomy. Suitable for high school students.

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