The difference between Arcsecond and Second of arc

When used as nouns, arcsecond means a unit of angle, whereas second of arc means an angle, one sixtieth (1/60th) of a minute of arc or one 3600th of a degree.


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  1. Arcsecond as a noun:

    A unit of angle; 1/60th of an arcminute, or 1/3600th of a degree.

  1. Second of arc as a noun:

    An angle, one sixtieth (1/60th) of a minute of arc or one 3600th of a degree.