Convert megaparsec to fathom
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Fathom
1 Mpc = 1.68726901863517e+22 fath
Example: convert 15 Mpc to fath:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.68726901863517e+22 fath = 2.53090352795276e+23 fath
Megaparsec to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.