Convert long reed to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to long reed.
How to Convert Long Reed to Megaparsec
1 long reed = 1.03717900386482e-22 Mpc
Example: convert 15 long reed to Mpc:
15 long reed = 15 × 1.03717900386482e-22 Mpc = 1.55576850579723e-21 Mpc
Long Reed to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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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.
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.