Convert pole to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Megaparsec
1 pole = 1.629852720359e-22 Mpc
Example: convert 15 pole to Mpc:
15 pole = 15 × 1.629852720359e-22 Mpc = 2.44477908053851e-21 Mpc
Pole to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic 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.