Convert megaparsec to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Long Cubit
1 Mpc = 5.7849223496063e+22 long cubit
Example: convert 15 Mpc to long cubit:
15 Mpc = 15 × 5.7849223496063e+22 long cubit = 8.67738352440945e+23 long cubit
Megaparsec to Long Cubit Conversion Table
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Megaparsec
A megaparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one million parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first coined by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913. The megaparsec came into use as astronomical distance measurements extended to other galaxies.
Current Use
The megaparsec is used to measure the distances between neighboring galaxies and galaxy clusters.
Long Cubit
A long cubit is an ancient unit of length, slightly longer than the common cubit. Its length varied but was often around 20.6 inches.
History/Origin
The long cubit, or royal cubit, was used in ancient Egypt for monumental construction.
Current Use
The long cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.