1. Navigation: A Closer Look

2. Recap: A coordinate system is used to locate your position on earth. The science of locating ones position is called navigation. This system is based on the angular measurement from the equator and prime meridian (the two main reference lines for measuring latitude and longitude).

3. A Closer LOOK Since they are angular measurements, they break down into smaller increments called minutes 1 degree of latitude or longitude = 60 minutes (‘) 1 minute of latitude or longitude can break down even further into seconds (‘’)

4. The Degree Breakdown 1°=60’ 1’=60’’ We use this to pinpoint an exact location See New York Map