Convert megaparsec to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Span (Cloth)
1 Mpc = 1.34981521490814e+23 span
Example: convert 15 Mpc to span:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.34981521490814e+23 span = 2.0247228223622e+24 span
Megaparsec to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.