Convert megaparsec to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Nautical League (Int.)
1 Mpc = 5.55377534427646e+18 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 Mpc to NL (int.):
15 Mpc = 15 × 5.55377534427646e+18 NL (int.) = 8.33066301641469e+19 NL (int.)
Megaparsec to Nautical League (Int.) 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.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.