Question 21
Astronomical angles are measured in fractions of a degree called minutes and seconds.
1 degree = 60 minutes of angle
1 minute = 60 seconds of angle
The angle between the Sun and Venus is measured to be:
46 degrees 12 minutes 49 seconds (46° 12′ 49″)
Express the angle in decimal form. (3 decimal point)
1 degree = 60 minutes of angle
1 minute = 60 seconds of angle
The angle between the Sun and Venus is measured to be:
46 degrees 12 minutes 49 seconds (46° 12′ 49″)
Express the angle in decimal form. (3 decimal point)