Convert megaparsec to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Centimeter
1 Mpc = 3.08567758128e+24 cm
Example: convert 15 Mpc to cm:
15 Mpc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+24 cm = 4.62851637192e+25 cm
Megaparsec to Centimeter 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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.