Convert megaparsec to pica
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Pica
1 Mpc = 7.28900221789765e+24 pica
Example: convert 15 Mpc to pica:
15 Mpc = 15 × 7.28900221789765e+24 pica = 1.09335033268465e+26 pica
Megaparsec to Pica 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.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.