What is a second (sidereal)?

A second (sidereal) is a unit of time equal to 1/86,400 of a sidereal day, which is the Earth’s rotation period relative to fixed stars.

Why convert from second (sidereal) to hour (sidereal)?

Converting to hour (sidereal) makes time intervals easier to work with when dealing with astronomical timing and telescope operations.

Can I use this converter for solar time?

No, this converter is specifically designed for sidereal time units and not for civil or solar time conversions.

How to Convert from Second (sidereal) to Hour (sidereal)?

Easily convert time measurements from sidereal seconds to sidereal hours using this online unit converter designed for astronomical and astrometry applications.

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Second (sidereal) to Hour (sidereal) Conversion Table

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Start Value

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End Value

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Interval

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Second (sidereal) to Hour (sidereal) Conversion Table
Second (sidereal)	Hour (sidereal)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change time values from second (sidereal), a unit based on Earth's rotation relative to distant stars, into hour (sidereal), a larger time unit used in astronomy and celestial navigation.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in second (sidereal) that you want to convert.
Select hour (sidereal) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get your result in sidereal hours.
Use the output for astronomical timing or coordinate calculations.

Key Features

Converts sidereal seconds to sidereal hours accurately.
Based on the defined relationship: 1 second (sidereal) equals 0.0002777778 hour (sidereal).
Ideal for astronomical coordinate conversions and telescope tracking.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

Convert 3600 seconds (sidereal): 3600 × 0.0002777778 = 1.0 hour (sidereal).
Convert 1800 seconds (sidereal): 1800 × 0.0002777778 ≈ 0.5 hour (sidereal).

Common Use Cases

Calculating sidereal time for converting astronomical coordinates.
Setting and calibrating telescope tracking rates with sidereal timing.
Monitoring Earth's rotation angle in space-flight attitude calculations.
Expressing right ascension in star catalogs and celestial systems.
Scheduling observations using local sidereal time.

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm you are using sidereal units, not solar time units.
Use sidereal hours to express larger time intervals for easier interpretation.
Double-check telescope tracking settings using this conversion to ensure star alignment.
Account for the slight difference between sidereal and solar time when planning.

Limitations

Sidereal time units differ slightly from standard solar time units.
Conversions between sidereal and civil time require careful consideration for accuracy.
Precision instruments must adjust for these timing differences to maintain correctness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a second (sidereal)?: A second (sidereal) is a unit of time equal to 1/86,400 of a sidereal day, which is the Earth’s rotation period relative to fixed stars.
Why convert from second (sidereal) to hour (sidereal)?: Converting to hour (sidereal) makes time intervals easier to work with when dealing with astronomical timing and telescope operations.
Can I use this converter for solar time?: No, this converter is specifically designed for sidereal time units and not for civil or solar time conversions.

Key Terminology

Second (sidereal): A unit of time equal to 1/86,400 of a sidereal day, based on Earth's rotation relative to fixed stars.
Hour (sidereal): One twenty-fourth of a sidereal day used to express local sidereal time and right ascension.
Sidereal Day: The Earth's rotation period relative to distant celestial objects, such as fixed stars or the vernal equinox.
Right Ascension: A celestial coordinate measured in sidereal time units to locate objects in the sky.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one sidereal second represent?

1/24 of a sidereal day

1/86,400 of a sidereal day

1 solar second

How many sidereal hours are in one sidereal day?

86,400

Why is sidereal time important in astronomy?

It tracks Earth’s rotation relative to the Sun

It tracks Earth’s rotation relative to distant stars

It matches civil time exactly

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