Convert megaparsec to hand
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Hand
1 Mpc = 3.03708423354331e+23 hand
Example: convert 15 Mpc to hand:
15 Mpc = 15 × 3.03708423354331e+23 hand = 4.55562635031496e+24 hand
Megaparsec to Hand 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.
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.