Convert Russian archin to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Megaparsec
1 archin = 2.30484223081071e-23 Mpc
Example: convert 15 archin to Mpc:
15 archin = 15 × 2.30484223081071e-23 Mpc = 3.45726334621607e-22 Mpc
Russian Archin to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
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.