distance

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Observations from the University of California-operated Keck II Telescope in Hawaii uncovered cooler gas extending much farther from the galaxy, reaching distances of up to 15 kiloparsecs from the black hole.

From Science Daily

Over time, the daily distance walked has decreased.

From BBC

Masked protesters are seen taking cover behind wheelie bins and bonfires, while a row of security forces is seen in the distance.

From BBC

A European 10,000m bronze in the summer of 2024 preceded Olympic and World Championship appearances over the same distance, earning her British Athletics funding for the first time.

From BBC

"We speak of ballistic transport when particles move freely and cover twice the distance in twice the time -- like a bullet traveling in a straight line."

From Science Daily