Convert minute (astronomy) to minute of angle
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Definition and details for minute (astronomy):
Minute (′ or m) is also a unit of angular measure used in astronomy. Astronomers divide the equator into 24 hours instead of 360 degrees and measure the right ascension in unit of time. This makes 1 minute of right ascension equal to 15 arcminutes.
Definition and details for minute of angle:
Minute (′ , m, moa) or minute of arc, or minute of angle is a unit of angular measure equal to 60 arcseconds, or 1/60 degree, or 1/21600 circle. This unit is often called arcminute to distinguish it from the minute of time. The SI defines symbol min for the time unit and recommends ′ as the symbol for the minute of angle. Symbol moa is often used in target shooting.