Convert megaparsec to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Mile (Roman)
1 Mpc = 2.08519343188693e+19 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 Mpc to mi (Roman):
15 Mpc = 15 × 2.08519343188693e+19 mi (Roman) = 3.12779014783039e+20 mi (Roman)
Megaparsec to Mile (Roman) 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.
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.