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If we want to calculate how many Astronomical Units are 42 Light Years we have to multiply 42 by 431996825232 and divide the product by 6830953. So for 42 we have: (42 × 431996825232) ÷ 6830953 = 18143866659744 ÷ 6830953 = 2656125.2375392 Astronomical Units
So finally 42 light year = 2656125.2375392 au
