arcminute [arcmin] to arcsecond [arcsec] Converter
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How to Convert arcminute to arcsecondarcsecond
1 arcmin = 60 arcsec
1 arcsec = 0.016666666666666666 arcmin
Example: convert 90 arcmin to arcsec:
90 arcmin = 90 x 60 = 5400 arcsec
arcminute
Definition: An arcminute (symbol: ') is a unit of angular measure equal to 1/60 of a degree. It is commonly used in astronomy, navigation, and surveying to express small angles.
History/origin: The arcminute is derived from the Babylonian sexagesimal system, which divided a degree into 60 minutes and a minute into 60 seconds.
Current use: Arcminutes are used in astronomy to measure the apparent size of celestial objects and their separation. They are also used in navigation and surveying for precise angle measurements.
arcsecond
Definition: An arcsecond (symbol: '') is a unit of angular measure equal to 1/60 of an arcminute or 1/3600 of a degree. It is used to express very small angles, particularly in astronomy and surveying.
History/origin: Like the arcminute, the arcsecond originates from the Babylonian sexagesimal system.
Current use: Arcseconds are used in astronomy for high-precision measurements of stellar positions, parallaxes, and proper motions. They are also used in surveying and geodesy for precise angle determination.
arcminute to arcsecond Conversion Table
| arcminute [arcmin] | arcsecond [arcsec] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 arcmin | 0.6 arcsec |
| 0.1 arcmin | 6 arcsec |
| 1 arcmin | 60 arcsec |
| 10 arcmin | 600 arcsec |
| 50 arcmin | 3000 arcsec |
| 100 arcmin | 6000 arcsec |
| 1000 arcmin | 60000.00000000001 arcsec |
| 10000 arcmin | 600000 arcsec |
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