Convert megaparsec to nanometer
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to nanometer [nm], or Convert nanometer to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Nanometer
1 Mpc = 3.08567758128e+31 nm
Example: convert 15 Mpc to nm:
15 Mpc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+31 nm = 4.62851637192e+32 nm
Megaparsec to Nanometer 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.
Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.