Checking the elevation with your fingers.
2006-10-20 00:30:24 · 2 answers · asked by sandiegogurl6869 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
The hand method
When an arm is held outstretched and the fingers of the hands are spread selected portions of the hand and distances between digits subtend a certain angular distance. These angular distances can be utilized as a crude, but very effective tool for measuring angles in the sky. Some approximate distances are given below.
1° = width of the little finger.
2° = width of the thumb.
10° = width of a clenched fist.
22° = distance between the thumb and little finger when the fingers are spread out.
2006-10-20 00:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by Brian S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neer heard of it, but I too will be interested in the answer! (Glad I could help!)
2006-10-20 05:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by Hwy2?? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋