Terameter (Tm)
Definition: A terameter (Tm) is a unit of length equal to one trillion meters (10^12 meters). It is primarily used to describe extremely large distances, especially in the field of astronomy.
History: The terameter was introduced in the metric system to measure vast distances that were not feasible with smaller units like kilometers or megameters. It aids in quantifying intergalactic distances.
Current Use: Terameters are most commonly used in astronomy for measuring distances between distant celestial bodies, such as stars, galaxies, and nebulae. It helps scientists communicate the vast scale of the universe.
Megameter (Mm)
Definition: A megameter (Mm) is a unit of length equal to one million meters (10^6 meters). It is used to measure large distances in both geography and astronomy.
History: The megameter was introduced alongside other metric units to standardize measurements of large distances. It has been mainly used in astronomical contexts to simplify expressions of distances in space.
Current Use: Megameters are used in astronomy to describe distances between astronomical objects such as the Earth and the Sun. They also appear in some applications in geology and planetary science.
Quick Conversion Table Terameter (Tm) to Megameter (Mm)
1 Terameter (Tm) equal to 1,000,000 Megameter (Mm)
5 Terameter (Tm) equal to 5,000,000 Megameter (Mm)
10 Terameter (Tm) equal to 10,000,000 Megameter (Mm)
20 Terameter (Tm) equal to 20,000,000 Megameter (Mm)
30 Terameter (Tm) equal to 30,000,000 Megameter (Mm)
50 Terameter (Tm) equal to 50,000,000 Megameter (Mm)
75 Terameter (Tm) equal to 75,000,000 Megameter (Mm)
100 Terameter (Tm) equal to 100,000,000 Megameter (Mm)