Convert megaparsec to pole
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Pole
1 Mpc = 6.13552370412789e+21 pole
Example: convert 15 Mpc to pole:
15 Mpc = 15 × 6.13552370412789e+21 pole = 9.20328555619184e+22 pole
Megaparsec to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.