Convert megaparsec to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Millimeter
1 Mpc = 3.08567758128e+25 mm
Example: convert 15 Mpc to mm:
15 Mpc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+25 mm = 4.62851637192e+26 mm
Megaparsec to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.