Convert minute (sidereal) to minute
Please provide values below to convert minute (sidereal) [None] to minute [min], or Convert minute to minute (sidereal).
How to Convert Minute (Sidereal) to Minute
1 None = 0.997269565 min
Example: convert 15 None to min:
15 None = 15 × 0.997269565 min = 14.959043475 min
Minute (Sidereal) to Minute Conversion Table
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Minute (Sidereal)
A sidereal minute is a unit of time equal to 1/60th of a sidereal hour, used in astronomy to measure time based on Earth's rotation relative to distant stars.
History/Origin
The sidereal minute originated from the need to measure Earth's rotation relative to distant celestial objects, with its concept dating back to the development of sidereal time in astronomy during the 19th century.
Current Use
Sidereal minutes are primarily used in astronomy and astrophysics to specify precise time intervals related to Earth's rotation relative to stars, especially in celestial coordinate systems and telescope tracking.
Minute
A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
History/Origin
The minute has origins in ancient timekeeping systems, historically divided into 60 seconds based on the sexagesimal system used by the Babylonians.
Current Use
Minutes are widely used to measure short durations of time in everyday life, such as in schedules, clocks, and timekeeping standards.