Convert megaparsec to mil
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Mil
1 Mpc = 1.21483369341732e+27 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 Mpc to mil, thou:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.21483369341732e+27 mil, thou = 1.82225054012598e+28 mil, thou
Megaparsec to Mil 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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.