Calculate Angles on a Sphere: Quick Question

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The discussion focuses on calculating angles between three points on a sphere, emphasizing the relevance of spherical trigonometry. Participants highlight the simplicity of the concepts involved, referencing resources such as the Wikipedia page on spherical trigonometry for further understanding. The conversation indicates that this topic is not limited to academic purposes but is of general interest.

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Hi guys. Quick question that i am having trouble with, how do I calculate the angles between 3 points on a sphere? This is not for homework purposes, i am merely curious.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Oh thank you hah, that's simpler than I thought, that helped a lot. :)
 

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