How to use this Hour Angles to Sextants Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given angle from the units of Hour Angles to the units of Sextants.
Enter the input Hour Angles value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Hour Angles into Sextants in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Sextants label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Sextants value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Sextants value using the Copy button.
To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.
What is the Formula to convert Hour Angles to Sextants?
The formula to convert given angle from Hour Angles to Sextants is:
Angle(Sextants) = Angle(Hour Angles) / 4
Substitute the given value of angle in hour angles, i.e., Angle(Hour Angles) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the angle in sextants, i.e., Angle(Sextants).
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
1
Consider that the position of a celestial body is tracked at 6 hour angles. Convert this angle from hour angles to Sextants.
Answer:
Given:
The angle in hour angles is:
Angle(Hour Angles) = 6
Formula:
The formula to convert angle from hour angles to sextants is:
Angle(Sextants) = Angle(Hour Angles) / 4
Substitution:
Substitute given weight Angle(Hour Angles) = 6 in the above formula.
Angle(Sextants) = 6 / 4
Angle(Sextants) = 1.5
Final Answer:
Therefore, 6 hour angle is equal to 1.5 sextant.
The angle is 1.5 sextant, in sextants.
2
Consider that a sundial shows a time difference of 4 hour angles. Convert this angle from hour angles to Sextants.
Answer:
Given:
The angle in hour angles is:
Angle(Hour Angles) = 4
Formula:
The formula to convert angle from hour angles to sextants is:
Angle(Sextants) = Angle(Hour Angles) / 4
Substitution:
Substitute given weight Angle(Hour Angles) = 4 in the above formula.
Angle(Sextants) = 4 / 4
Angle(Sextants) = 1
Final Answer:
Therefore, 4 hour angle is equal to 1 sextant.
The angle is 1 sextant, in sextants.
Hour Angles to Sextants Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Hour Angles to Sextants.
Hour Angles (hour angle)
Sextants (sextant)
0 hour angle
0 sextant
1 hour angle
0.25sextant
10 hour angle
2.5sextant
45 hour angle
11.25sextant
90 hour angle
22.5sextant
180 hour angle
45 sextant
360 hour angle
90 sextant
1000 hour angle
250 sextant
Hour Angles
Hour angles are a unit of angular measurement used in astronomy to describe the position of celestial objects relative to an observer's local meridian. One hour angle corresponds to 15 degrees, reflecting the Earth's rotation rate of 15 degrees per hour. Hour angles are crucial in celestial navigation and the tracking of astronomical objects.
Sextants
Sextants are a unit of angular measurement used primarily in navigation and astronomy, representing one-sixth of a full circle, or 60 degrees. The sextant instrument, named after this unit, is used to measure the angle between two visible objects, such as a star and the horizon, enabling precise determination of latitude and longitude at sea.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Hour Angles to Sextants in Angle?
The formula to convert Hour Angles to Sextants in Angle is:
Hour Angles / 4
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Angle conversion tool, which converts Hour Angles to Sextants, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Angle from Hour Angles to Sextants?
To convert Angle from Hour Angles to Sextants, you can use the following formula:
Hour Angles / 4
For example, if you have a value in Hour Angles, you substitute that value in place of Hour Angles in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Sextants.
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