Longitude and Latitude angle at 12M

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the angle formed at the coordinates of longitude 0 and latitude 0 at midnight, along with clarifications regarding the geographical significance of these coordinates, particularly in relation to Greenwich, England. The context includes elements of homework-related inquiry and geographical positioning.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the angle at longitude 0 and latitude 0 at midnight and its relevance to the location of Greenwich, England.
  • Another participant suggests that the inquiry seems to be homework-related and prompts for the angle that is being referred to.
  • A further participant asks for clarification on what angle is being discussed.
  • One response proposes that the angle could be zero.
  • There is a reiteration of the geographical context, noting that the "longitude= 0" meridian passes through Greenwich and that "latitude= 0" is the equator, with additional details about the specific location of the coordinates in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Another participant raises the possibility that "12M" could refer to midnight or an altitude measurement, suggesting the need for clarification.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus on the angle in question, and multiple viewpoints regarding the relevance of midnight and the interpretation of "12M" remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the assumptions about what angle is being referred to, the implications of midnight, and the interpretation of "12M." These aspects are not fully clarified.

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At longitude = 0 and latitude = 0 what angle does it make at midnight? And where is long=0 located, Greenwich, England?
 
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This sounds like homework.

1] What angle do you think it is?
2] What does midnight have to do with anything?
3] Correct.
 
What angle does what make?
 
Zero?
 
Philosophaie said:
At longitude = 0 and latitude = 0 what angle does it make at midnight? And where is long=0 located, Greenwich, England?
What does it refer to?

The "longitude= 0" meridian passes through Greenwich, England (which is part of London). "Latitude= 0" is, of course the equator.

The point of "long= 0, lat= 0" is in the Atlantic Ocean, about 380 miles (611 kilometers) south of Ghana and 670 miles (1078 km) west of Gabon.
 
Also, if it is homework, make sure that "12M" is referring to midnight, and not an altitude (12 Meters or 12 miles).
 

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