light second

laɪt ˈsɛkənd
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Translation of light second into German

Noun

astronomy

TECH.
unit of length light travels in one second
TECH.
Lichtsekunde
  • The star is five light seconds away.Der Stern ist fünf Lichtsekunden entfernt.
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Synonyms and analogies of light second in English

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Examples of light second in a sentence

  • A light second measures vast cosmic distances.

Translations of "light second" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieLichtsekundenf.

In astronomy, a light second provides a clear measure of cosmic distances.

In der Astronomie bietet eine Lichtsekunde eine klare Messgröße für kosmische Entfernungen.

When discussing space missions, a light second can indicate proximity to targets.

Bei der Diskussion über Weltraummissionen kann eine Lichtsekunde die Nähe zu Zielen anzeigen.

A light second is a helpful unit for measuring radio signals from space.

Eine Lichtsekunde ist eine hilfreiche Einheit zur Messung von Funksignalen aus dem Weltraum.

To understand distances in space, we often use the concept of a light second.

Um Entfernungen im Weltraum zu verstehen, verwenden wir oft das Konzept einer Lichtsekunde.

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  • leichte zweite

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Understanding a light second helps explain how vast space truly is.

Das Verständnis einer Lichtsekunde hilft, zu erklären, wie riesig der Weltraum wirklich ist.

The concept of a light second simplifies conversations about astronomical distances.

Das Konzept einer Lichtsekunde vereinfacht Gespräche über astronomische Entfernungen.

The speed of light is constant, traveling one light second every second.

Die Lichtgeschwindigkeit ist konstant und legt jede Sekunde eine Lichtsekunde zurück.

A light second measures how far light travels in a vacuum in one second.

Eine Lichtsekunde misst, wie weit das Licht in einem Vakuum in einer Sekunde reist.

A light second is equivalent to approximately 299,792 kilometers.

Eine Lichtsekunde entspricht ungefähr 299.792 Kilometern.

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