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degree

subject fact

degree has definition An angle subtended in the sky: From the zenith to the horizon is 90 degrees. has source: Ferris, T. 1988 Coming of Age in the Milky Way, Morrow, 2001-09-27 09:32:47.0
is an instance of angle unit

angle unit is a unit of angle

unit has historical origin 2001-09-27 09:32:42.0
represents

degree	has definition An angle subtended in the sky: From the zenith to the horizon is 90 degrees.
degree	is an instance of angle unit
angle unit	is a unit of angle
unit	has historical origin
unit	represents