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In Geometry , a minute is a Unit of Angle , 1/60th of a Degree . It is then also known as a minute of angle or ''' Minute Of Arc ''', and can further be divided into 60 Seconds Of Arc . In Astronomy , the minute is a unit of angle and time, 1/60th of an hour of Right Ascension . It is then known as the minute of right ascension, and can be further divided into 60 seconds of right ascension. The symbol for a minute of time (or of right ascension) is min. The symbol for a minute of arc is a Prime (′). For example, fifteen minutes could be written 15′. However, more commonly an apostrophe, or single quote ( U+0027), is used. The Earth turns on its Polar Axis through fifteen minutes of arc in every minute of time. A minute of arc at the Earth's Equator is approximately a Nautical Mile . An hour likely contains 60 minutes due to influences from the Babylon ians, who used a Base-60 counting system. Minutes are also a document in which the proceedings of a Court or a Meeting are recorded. SEE ALSO REFERENCES
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