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What is the purpose of the Simple Sexigesimal to Decimal Coordinate Converter tool?
The purpose of the tool is to convert sexigesimal RA/Dec coordinates to decimal values.
Why is sub-arcsecond accuracy not necessary for Swift?
Sub-arcsecond accuracy is not necessary for Swift because its slew accuracy combined with its instrument's pixel size and PSF makes providing coordinates at greater than arc-second accuracy unnecessary.
What is the purpose of the 6 Easy Steps For Converting From Decimal to Sexagesimal?
The purpose of the steps is to provide guidance on converting degrees given in decimal to the more common degrees, minutes, and seconds (sexagesimal system).
Why might knowledge of converting from decimal to the sexagesimal system come in handy for a student of Mathematics?
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What is the source of the Quick Facts provided in the text?
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