Convert megaparsec to famn
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Famn
1 Mpc = 1.7322291811402e+22 famn
Example: convert 15 Mpc to famn:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.7322291811402e+22 famn = 2.5983437717103e+23 famn
Megaparsec to Famn 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.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.