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Convert second (astronomy) to centesimal minute of arc
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Definition and details for second (astronomy):
Second (" or s or sec) is also a unit of angle measurement used in astronomy to count longitude. Astronomers divide the equator into 24 hours instead of 360 degrees and measure the right ascension, which is the longitude coordinate for positions in the sky, in units of time. This makes 1 second of longitude equal to 15 arcseconds.
Definition and details for centesimal minute of arc:
Centesimal minute of arc (') is a unit of centesimal angular unit system, equal to 1/100 grad (centesimal degrees, 1 centesimal degree = 1/100 right angle).
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