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Re: I and C pages of the NA
From: Bill B
Date: 2014 Sep 26, 05:52 -0400
From: Bill B
Date: 2014 Sep 26, 05:52 -0400
On 9/25/2014 11:46 PM, Gary LaPook wrote: > 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds sidereal day. 15 degrees and 2.5 minutes > per hour and this is the rate used for aries in the i & c table. > So the rate in the explanation section of the NA of 15d 02.46' (15d 02' 27.6") is not what is used in the i & c table? Interesting and thanks for pointing out the difference. I've always use 27.6" on my calculator. It appears the difference does not amount to a hill of beans over an hour. Live and learn.
