Mpc (Megaparsec) – Definition & Detailed Explanation – Astronomical Units & Measurements Glossary
I. What is a Megaparsec (Mpc)? A Megaparsec (Mpc) is a unit of measurement used in astronomy to describe vast distances in the universe. One Megaparsec is equivalent to one million parsecs, where a parsec is defined as the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond. In simpler terms, a … Read more