Convert mil to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Megaparsec
1 mil, thou = 8.23157939575255e-28 Mpc
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to Mpc:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 8.23157939575255e-28 Mpc = 1.23473690936288e-26 Mpc
Mil to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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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.
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.