Convert perch to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Megaparsec
1 perch = 1.629852720359e-22 Mpc
Example: convert 15 perch to Mpc:
15 perch = 15 × 1.629852720359e-22 Mpc = 2.44477908053851e-21 Mpc
Perch to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.