Convert megaparsec to long reed
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Long Reed
1 Mpc = 9.64153724934383e+21 long reed
Example: convert 15 Mpc to long reed:
15 Mpc = 15 × 9.64153724934383e+21 long reed = 1.44623058740157e+23 long reed
Megaparsec to Long Reed 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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.