Convert hand to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Megaparsec
1 hand = 3.29263175830102e-24 Mpc
Example: convert 15 hand to Mpc:
15 hand = 15 × 3.29263175830102e-24 Mpc = 4.93894763745153e-23 Mpc
Hand to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.