Converting from Astronomical Unit (AU) to Megaparsec (Mpc) in Astronomy distance

What is Astronomical Unit (AU)

An Astronomical Unit (AU) is a unit of length used in astronomy to measure distances within the solar system. One AU is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 93 million miles (150 million kilometers).

What is Megaparsec (Mpc)

Megaparsec (Mpc) is a unit of length used in astronomy to measure distances outside of the solar system. It is equal to one million parsecs, where a parsec is approximately 3.26 light years.

Conversion Formulas

• To convert from AU to Mpc: 1(AU)=0.000000000004848137(Mpc)

• To convert from Mpc to AU: 1(Mpc)=206264800000(AU)

Examples

• Converting 17 AU to Mpc:

17(AU)×0.000000000004848137=0.00000000008241833(Mpc)

• Converting 4 Mpc to AU:

4(Mpc)×206264800000=825059200000(AU)

• Converting 15 AU to Mpc:

15(AU)×0.000000000004848137=0.00000000007272205(Mpc)

These conversions help astronomers accurately measure vast distances in the universe, from our own solar system to distant galaxies. By using the conversion formulas provided, you can easily switch between Astronomical Units and Megaparsecs for your astronomical calculations.