Convert megaparsec to terameter
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Terameter
1 Mpc = 30856775812.8 Tm
Example: convert 15 Mpc to Tm:
15 Mpc = 15 × 30856775812.8 Tm = 462851637192 Tm
Megaparsec to Terameter 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.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.