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Definition of Arcsecond
1. Noun. A 60th part of a minute of arc. "The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"
Exact synonyms: Second
Generic synonyms: Angular Unit
Group relationships: Arcminute, Minute, Minute Of Arc
Generic synonyms: Angular Unit
Group relationships: Arcminute, Minute, Minute Of Arc
Definition of Arcsecond
1. Noun. A unit of angle; 1/60th of an arcminute, or 1/3600th of a degree. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Arcsecond
Literary usage of Arcsecond
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Priorities in Space Science Enabled by Nuclear Power And Propulsion by Ssb (2006)
"An arcsecond is approximately the size of a dime viewed from a distance of 1 mile.
ARISE: Advanced Radio Interferometry between Space and Earth. ..."
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