Convert megaparsec to furlong
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Furlong
1 Mpc = 1.53388092603197e+20 fur
Example: convert 15 Mpc to fur:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.53388092603197e+20 fur = 2.30082138904796e+21 fur
Megaparsec to Furlong 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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.