Convert twip to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Megaparsec
1 twip = 5.71637818124959e-28 Mpc
Example: convert 15 twip to Mpc:
15 twip = 15 × 5.71637818124959e-28 Mpc = 8.57456727187439e-27 Mpc
Twip to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Twip
A twip (twentieth of a point) is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/1440 of an inch.
History/Origin
The twip was invented by Microsoft as a device-independent unit for layout calculations in its software.
Current Use
The twip is used internally by some software programs for screen and print layout.
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.