Why Do We Measure Some Distances in Astronomy in Light-Years

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Essay

Why do we measure some distances in astronomy in light-years and some in astronomical units

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Definitions:

Income

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

Deferred Annuity

An insurance contract that delays payments of income, installments or a lump sum until the investor elects to receive them.

Permanent Pension

A pension that is paid throughout the lifetime of the beneficiary, often until death.

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal on a monthly basis, leading to interest on interest in subsequent months.