milliparsec

milliparsec
A unit of distance equal to one thousandth of a parsec

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  • milliparsec — (mpc)    a unit of distance in astronomy equal to 0.001 parsec.    Used in studying crowded parts of the universe such as globular clusters and galactic centers, the milliparsec is equal to about 206.265 astronomical units, 11.913 light days, or… …   Dictionary of units of measurement

  • mpc —    see milliparsec …   Dictionary of units of measurement

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