Convert octant (1/8 circle) to minute (astronomy)
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Definition and details for octant (1/8 circle):
Octant is a unit of angle measurement equal to 1/8 circle, 45 degrees, or pi/4 radians.
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.