Convert reed to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Megaparsec
1 reed = 8.89010574741275e-23 Mpc
Example: convert 15 reed to Mpc:
15 reed = 15 × 8.89010574741275e-23 Mpc = 1.33351586211191e-21 Mpc
Reed to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.