Convert megaparsec to kiloyard
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to kiloyard [kyd], or Convert kiloyard to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Kiloyard
1 Mpc = 3.37453803727034e+19 kyd
Example: convert 15 Mpc to kyd:
15 Mpc = 15 × 3.37453803727034e+19 kyd = 5.06180705590551e+20 kyd
Megaparsec to Kiloyard 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.
Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.