Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?

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Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?

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Science

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IAS

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{'astronomical distances': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'distances': [0, 1, 1, 2], 'stellar bodies': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'light': [16, 4, 34, 62], 'gravity': [0, 0, 0, 6]}

The reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years is that "speed of light is always the same". Therefore, the correct option is:

D) Speed of light is always same.