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Definitions from the WebSpherical PolygonDefinition: A spherical polygon is a closed figure formed by a sequence of arcs on a sphere, with each arc being a segment of a great circle. Sense 1 (Mathematics): A spherical polygon in mathematics is a region on the surface of a sphere defined by a series of connected arcs. Example sentence: The spherical polygon on the globe represented the route the sailor traveled across the oceans. Sense 2 (Astronomy): In astronomy, a spherical polygon is a geometric figure on the celestial sphere formed by connecting various stars. Example sentence: The constellation Orion is often depicted as a spherical polygon made up of several bright stars. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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