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Latitude and Longitude
This animation helps to define what latitude and longitude are, and how they are calculated.
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Length: 1 Minute, 16 Seconds
Type:
Animation
Image Date:
2012
Credit:
National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
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National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
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Latitude and Longitude
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Length: 1 Minute, 16 Seconds
