Convert megaparsec to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Micrometer
1 Mpc = 3.08567758128e+28 µm
Example: convert 15 Mpc to µm:
15 Mpc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+28 µm = 4.62851637192e+29 µm
Megaparsec to Micrometer 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.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.