Convert second to sextant
Please provide values below to convert second ["] to sextant [None], or Convert sextant to second.
How to Convert Second to Sextant
1 " = 4.62963e-06 None
Example: convert 15 " to None:
15 " = 15 × 4.62963e-06 None = 6.944445e-05 None
Second to Sextant Conversion Table
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Second
The second is a unit of time representing the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the cesium-133 atom.
History/Origin
The second was originally defined in 1956 based on Earth's rotation but was later redefined in 1967 based on the vibrations of the cesium-133 atom, making it a precise atomic time standard.
Current Use
The second is used universally in science, technology, and daily life to measure time intervals, coordinate universal time (UTC), and in various applications requiring precise timekeeping.
Sextant
A sextant is a unit of angular measurement used primarily in navigation and astronomy, equal to 60 arcminutes or one degree.
History/Origin
The sextant was developed in the 18th century as a navigational instrument to measure the angle between celestial objects and the horizon, greatly improving maritime navigation accuracy.
Current Use
Today, the sextant is mainly used for educational purposes, historical demonstrations, and by navigators as a backup tool in celestial navigation.