debbiemaxine
How many minutes of right ascension are equivalent to 1 degree of arc?
Right ascension
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def: 24 hours_RA = 360 deg_arc
=> 1 hour_RA = 360/24 = 15 deg_arc
=> 1 minute_RA = 15/60 = 0.25 deg_arc
=> 1 deg_arc = 1/0.25 = 4 minute_RA /QED
def: 24 hours_RA = 360 deg_arc
=> 1 hour_RA = 360/24 = 15 deg_arc
=> 1 minute_RA = 15/60 = 0.25 deg_arc
=> 1 deg_arc = 1/0.25 = 4 minute_RA /QED