Convert kiloparsec to hand
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Hand
1 kpc = 3.03708423354331e+20 hand
Example: convert 15 kpc to hand:
15 kpc = 15 × 3.03708423354331e+20 hand = 4.55562635031496e+21 hand
Kiloparsec to Hand 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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.