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Dr Andrew Smith
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I find it difficult, to the point if not trying, to visualise any measurement outside my direct experience. It matters not if it’s a technical unit or not.

Does anyone have a good feel for a light year or 10 football pitches? I certainly don’t.

Regards Andrew