Convert kiloparsec to long reed
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Long Reed
1 kpc = 9.64153724934383e+18 long reed
Example: convert 15 kpc to long reed:
15 kpc = 15 × 9.64153724934383e+18 long reed = 1.44623058740157e+20 long reed
Kiloparsec to Long Reed Conversion Table
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Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.