Convert minute of angle to degree
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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.
Definition and details for degree:
Degree (deg) unit was introduced by the Greek geometer Hipparchus of Nicaea (ca. 180-ca. 125 BC), who developed the first trigonometric tables. This is the standard unit of angle measure, equal to 1/360 circle, 60 minutes, 3600 seconds.