Convert megaparsec to link
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to link [li], or Convert link to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Link
1 Mpc = 1.53388092603197e+23 li
Example: convert 15 Mpc to li:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.53388092603197e+23 li = 2.30082138904796e+24 li
Megaparsec to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.