Discover the precision of celestial timekeeping with our Hour Sidereal to Minute Sidereal Converter, expertly designed by Newtum to satisfy your astronomical calculation curiosities.
An hour is a unit of time conventionally reckoned as 1⁄24 of a day and scientifically reckoned as 3,599–3,601 seconds, depending on conditions. The seasonal, temporal, or unequal hour was established in the ancient Near East as 1⁄12 of the night or daytime.
Definition of MinuteA minute is a unit of time, historically considered as 1⁄60 of an hour. In modern times, a minute constitutes exactly 60 seconds. This division of the hour into 60 minutes and of the minute into 60 seconds comes from the Babylonians who used a sexagesimal number system.
| Hour Sidereal (h) | Minute Sidereal (min) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 h | 0.6 min |
| 0.1 h | 6 min |
| 0.2 h | 12 min |
| 0.3 h | 18 min |
| 0.4 h | 24 min |
| 0.5 h | 30 min |
| 0.6 h | 36 min |
| 0.7 h | 42 min |
| 0.8 h | 48 min |
| 0.9 h | 54 min |
| 1 h | 60 min |
1 h = 60 min
1 min = 1/60 h
Example 1:
convert 2 h to min:
2 h = 2 × 60 min = 120 min
Example 2:
convert 3.5 h to min:
3.5 h = 3.5 × 60 min = 210 min
The concept of sidereal time is based on Earth's rate of rotation measured relative to the fixed stars. The Hour Sidereal to Minute Sidereal Converter has its roots in astronomy where precise timekeeping is crucial. It allows the conversion of time from hours to minutes based on the sidereal time system, which is essential for various astronomical calculations and observations.
Understanding the practical implications of sidereal time conversions is as fascinating as observing the stars themselves.
Example 1:
Convert 1.5 sidereal hours to minutes:
1.5 h = 1.5 × 60 min = 90 min
Example 2:
Convert 2.25 sidereal hours to minutes:
2.25 h = 2.25 × 60 min = 135 min
