sexagesimal

[Alberto Conti]

On Sep 18, 2006, at 11:32 AM, Rob Seaman wrote:

> I think the nonchalant way this discussion has proceeded reflects  
> how few people take spherical trig as undergraduates.  Anybody who  
> has ever cracked open Wm. Smart's book knows enough to be afraid,  
> very afraid :–)
>

> I think this discussion is a question of data entry and  
> classification, not of mandating specific formats.
>

Don't be nonchalant about this! Is there a course you can suggest I  
take on data entry and classification (on top of my mandatory  
spherical trig refresh)? ;-)

I believe the issue IS formats. The IVOA should recommend a standard  
for the VO grounded in what users need/want thereby "guiding" users  
toward a better experience  and an easier integration of VO tools.

My $0.02 (0.00001032... of old Liras)
-A
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