What Is This Tool?
This tool converts time values from minute (sidereal), a unit based on Earth's rotation relative to distant stars, into day (sidereal), which represents a full sidereal rotation. It assists users working with astronomical timings and sidereal timekeeping.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in minute (sidereal) you want to convert
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Select minute (sidereal) as the input unit and day (sidereal) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent value in day (sidereal)
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Use the results for astronomy or observatory applications involving sidereal time
Key Features
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Converts minute (sidereal) to day (sidereal) based on recognized astronomical definitions
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Supports time unit conversions used in astronomy and celestial navigation
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Provides examples to illustrate typical conversions
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring downloads
Examples
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10 minute (sidereal) converts to 0.006944444 day (sidereal)
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60 minute (sidereal) converts to 0.041666664 day (sidereal)
Common Use Cases
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Displaying local sidereal time on observatory clocks for telescope tracking
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Expressing celestial coordinates such as right ascension in sidereal time formats
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Scheduling astronomical observations based on sidereal time intervals
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Converting sidereal time units for precise astrometry and celestial mechanics calculations
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion when dealing strictly with sidereal time rather than solar time
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Apply conversions carefully within astronomy contexts where Earth's rotation relative to stars matters
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Verify units to avoid mixing sidereal and solar time measurements
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Refer to example conversions to understand typical outputs
Limitations
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Sidereal time units differ from solar time, so conversions should be contextually appropriate
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There may be minor rounding differences due to the approximate values of sidereal intervals
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Not suitable for applications requiring solar time or other time system measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a minute (sidereal)?
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A minute (sidereal) is one sixtieth of a sidereal hour or 1/1440th of a sidereal day, used in astronomy to measure Earth's rotation relative to the fixed stars.
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How does a sidereal day differ from a solar day?
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A sidereal day measures Earth's rotation relative to distant stars and is about 4 minutes shorter than a solar day, which is based on the Sun's position.
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Why convert minute (sidereal) to day (sidereal)?
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Converting minutes (sidereal) to days (sidereal) helps express smaller sidereal intervals in terms of full sidereal rotations, useful for astronomical observation planning and telescope tracking.
Key Terminology
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Minute (sidereal)
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A time unit equal to 1/60th of a sidereal hour, measuring Earth's rotation relative to fixed stars.
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Day (sidereal)
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The duration for Earth to complete one rotation relative to distant stars, approximately 23 hours 56 minutes.
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Sidereal Time
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A timekeeping system based on Earth's rotation relative to fixed celestial objects rather than the Sun.