Discover Newtum's Second Sidereal to Minute Converter, a must-use s to min conversion tool that sparks your curiosity and transforms celestial timing with ease.
A second, in terms of time measurement, is the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the cesium-133 atom at absolute zero temperature.
Definition of MinuteA minute, in the context of time, is a unit of temporal measurement equal to 1/60th of an hour or 60 seconds. Historically, it was based on the second being 1/86400 of an Earth day, which is derived from the first sexagesimal system—a numeral system with sixty as its base, developed by the Sumerians around 2000 BC.
| Second Sidereal (s) | Minute (min) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 s | 0.00016667 min |
| 0.1 s | 0.0016667 min |
| 1 s | 0.016667 min |
| 10 s | 0.16667 min |
| 30 s | 0.5 min |
| 60 s | 1 min |
| 120 s | 2 min |
| 300 s | 5 min |
| 600 s | 10 min |
| 900 s | 15 min |
1 sidereal second = 0.016667 sidereal minutes
1 sidereal minute = 60 sidereal seconds
Example 1:
convert 5 sidereal seconds to minutes:
5 s = 5 × 0.016667 min ≈ 0.083335 min
Example 2:
convert 120 sidereal seconds to minutes:
120 s = 120 × 0.016667 min = 2 min
The Second Sidereal to Minute Converter is rooted in the need to accurately measure time based on the Earth's rotation relative to fixed stars. This conversion tool traces its history back to ancient astronomical observations, refined with modern technology to provide precise unit conversions for astronomers and enthusiasts alike.
The Second Sidereal to Minute Converter unlocks various applications in the realm of astronomy and timekeeping, fueling curiosity and exploration.
Example Conversion 1:
Convert 45 sidereal seconds to minutes:
45 s = 45 × 0.016667 min ≈ 0.75 min
Example Conversion 2:
Convert 180 sidereal seconds to minutes:
180 s = 180 × 0.016667 min = 3 min
Q1: What is a sidereal second?
A: A sidereal second is a time measurement based on Earth's rotation relative to distant stars.
Q2: How does the Second Sidereal to Minute Converter work?
A: It converts the time from sidereal seconds to minutes by using the conversion factor where 60 sidereal seconds equal one sidereal minute.
Q3: Can I use this converter for regular time conversion?
A: No, this converter is specifically designed for sidereal time conversions, which differ from standard time measurements.
