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Term: Minute of Arc

Definition:

A minute of arc, often denoted as minute or arcminute, is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60th of a degree or 1/21,600th of a full circle.

Senses:

1. As a unit of angular measurement

Usages:

Popular:

1. To measure small angles in astronomy, navigation, and cartography.
2. In photography and cinematography to describe the resolution of image detail.

Local:

1. Used in surveying to measure land areas and the angular displacement of a boundary line.
2. In engineering for precise angular positioning or alignment.

Sample Sentences:

1. The star cluster was positioned approximately 10 minutes of arc to the northeast.

2. The camera's sensor has a resolution of 24 million pixels, allowing it to capture fine details down to an eighth of a minute of arc.

3. The surveyor determined the boundary between the two plots of land with an accuracy of one-fifth of a minute of arc.

4. The engineer adjusted the telescope mount to achieve a precise minute of arc alignment with the target.

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