Minutes and Seconds in Latitude and Longitude

This video explains how lines of latitude and longitude are divided into smaller segments of minutes and seconds

[latoyaadams]

this is awesome and not many people know the benefit's of learning but I do. I just want to thank you for making this very educational and precise video.

[mygang]

Hi,
I am 11 years old . In geography subject I was confused that what is minute and second . This was use ful video for me. Thank you very much.

[rishiaila]

So helpful Ty, needed this explanation for Science Olympiad!

[ayluvx]

Amazing video!!! I was so confused a few minutes ago as I just got introduced to longitudes and latitudes with minutes😄Now I clearly understood the concept, Thank you so much.

[areejweimers]

Who’s here bcoz the dont pay attention in class😃🙋🏻‍♀️

[virajsinggadhvi]

Great video 💕
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[NavinKumar-otmh]

not many ppl explained this but you did...thanks a bunch.

[paanikki]

Using degrees, minutes and seconds is a relic from the 1800's British empire. Just like all other complicated, non-decimal unit systems in the world (miles/yards/feet/inches, or the old british currency system).

The easiest way would be to use only one unit: degrees with decimals. This is often the case in land navigation. The same coordinates would be written 33.206389° S, 151.86778° E.

However, there is a practical reason why minutes are still being used:
The distance unit in marine navigation, the nautical mile (1 NM), is exactly one latitude minute. Using minutes makes navigation calculations easier and simpler. This was important when all calculations in navigation were made manually, and it still reduces the amount of errors in conversions. In modern times, the same distance unit (nautical mile) and speed unit (knot=nautical miles per hour) are used by mariners, aircraft and even spacecraft.
The position on the video would be written: 33° 52.066' S, 151°12.383' E

[dazednova]

Thank you, this helps a lot in understanding!

[amolchhetri]

can we calculate the longitudinal points in the same way as the latitude? i'm facing a problem in that since i know that the difference between two longitudinal lines is not same everywhere

[jacobandksyenyastuder]

Thank you!!! Good job making it simple!

[rannorachman]

i wanna ask, and its important for me Is there a space between 110° and 3 or not? example 110°3’56, 786” or 110° 3’56, 786”

[danz]

thanks for clearing that up. i work with mapping and decimal system witch i still plan to keep using. this shit just confused the hell out of me... and still doesn't make since as to why it is even used... using a 60-base system is silly. i'll just stick with 10 base and decimal.

[eirinipavlidou]

That was so helpful, thank you very much!

[cholinegarcia]

Dang it almost got a good guess in the last part. I guessed Singapore. Thank you for this helpful video!

[jenstelzer]

Very helpful for an Earth Sci student. Thank you.

[brenbar]

Came here after falling asleep and missing my whole class

[swati]

Youtube shows u what google can't so tysm, Tommorow is my online viva so i didn't knew how to pronounce this so ty, i didn't knew that they are k/a min n sec😁thnx again

[rannorachman]

110°3’56, 786” E is there a space between the number and E thank you

[riteshrcr]

Thanks 4 this knowledge specially time details..