Convert megaparsec to league
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to league [lea], or Convert league to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to League
1 Mpc = 6.39117052513322e+18 lea
Example: convert 15 Mpc to lea:
15 Mpc = 15 × 6.39117052513322e+18 lea = 9.58675578769983e+19 lea
Megaparsec to League 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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.