Convert megaparsec to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Handbreadth
1 Mpc = 4.04944564472441e+23 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 Mpc to handbreadth:
15 Mpc = 15 × 4.04944564472441e+23 handbreadth = 6.07416846708661e+24 handbreadth
Megaparsec to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.