Convert rod to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Megaparsec
1 rd = 1.629852720359e-22 Mpc
Example: convert 15 rd to Mpc:
15 rd = 15 × 1.629852720359e-22 Mpc = 2.44477908053851e-21 Mpc
Rod to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.
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.