Convert astronomical unit to point (ATA)
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Definition and details for astronomical unit:
Astronomers use astronomical unit (ua or au or AU) as yardstick for measuring the distances between objects in the Solar System. AU is defined as the distance from the center of the Earth to the center of the Sun. Currently it is accepted that this length is 149 597 870 691 meters, with an uncertainty of about 30 meters.
Definition and details for point (ATA):
Point (pt) is used by typographers and printers. In past, one point represented the smallest element of type that could printing machines handle. The ATA point is defined to be equal to 0.3514598 mm, or 0.0138366 inch. This unit is used on the island of the United Kingdom and on the American continent.