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The [[Greenwich Meridian|prime meridian]] is located in Greenwich, and is used to determine the coordinates of all the other meridians. The coordinates are measured in [[degrees]], with 360 degrees making the entire Earth. | The [[Greenwich Meridian|prime meridian]] is located in Greenwich, and is used to determine the coordinates of all the other meridians. The coordinates are measured in [[degrees]], with 360 degrees making the entire Earth. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:12, November 1, 2011
A meridian is an imaginary arc connecting the north and South Pole of the Earth in a great circle. They connect all points on a single longitude.
The prime meridian is located in Greenwich, and is used to determine the coordinates of all the other meridians. The coordinates are measured in degrees, with 360 degrees making the entire Earth.