Convert megaparsec to micron
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to micron [µ], or Convert micron to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Micron
1 Mpc = 3.08567758128e+28 µ
Example: convert 15 Mpc to µ:
15 Mpc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+28 µ = 4.62851637192e+29 µ
Megaparsec to Micron 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.
Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967 and are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.