Convert megaparsec to ken
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Ken
1 Mpc = 1.45663512400159e+22 ken
Example: convert 15 Mpc to ken:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.45663512400159e+22 ken = 2.18495268600238e+23 ken
Megaparsec to Ken 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.
Ken
The ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length, equal to six Japanese feet (shaku). Its length has varied over time, but it is now standardized at 1.818 meters.
History/Origin
The ken was traditionally used in Japanese architecture and land measurement.
Current Use
The ken is still used in traditional Japanese carpentry and architecture.