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minute of arc::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | arcminute, minute |
| Type of | angular unit |
Examples of minute of arc
minute of arc
One minute of arc at the Earth's equator is approximately one nautical mile.
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A unit of distance used in aviation equal to approximately one minute of arc of latitude.
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His suggestion was a unit, the milliare, be defined as a minute of arc along a meridian.
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His suggestion was that a unit, the milliare, be defined as a minute of arc along a meridian.
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A nautical mile was historically defined as a minute of arc along a great circle of the Earth.
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A minute of arc on the planet Earth is 1 nautical mile.
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Geographical latitude and longitude are stated in the units degree, minute of arc, and second of arc.
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For the unit of measurement, see minute of arc.
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Tycho had determined that a typical star measured approximately a minute of arc in size, with more prominent ones being two or three times as large.
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