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MINUTE OF ARC

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Minute Of Arc.

Minute Of Arc - as a noun

A unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arcminuteminute8

Example Sentences

"One minute of arc is equal to 1/60th of a degree."
"Astronomers often measure celestial objects in terms of minute of arc."
"In navigation, minute of arc is used to calculate the position of a ship or aircraft."
"A minute of arc can be further divided into 60 seconds of arc."
"Surveyors use minute of arc to measure small angles on land."
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