Convert megaparsec to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Nautical Mile (International)
1 Mpc = 1.66613260328294e+19 NM
Example: convert 15 Mpc to NM:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.66613260328294e+19 NM = 2.49919890492441e+20 NM
Megaparsec to Nautical Mile (International) 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.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.