The site http://gps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/etrs89geo_natgrid.asp is useful for
going from type of co-ordinates to another. Google does tend to use a
decimal Lat and long rather than minutes and seconds.
Mike Clinch
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From: "Gina Seal" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: [MINING-HISTORY] Navigation Coordinates
> iI think that is an excellent idea Bernard. I have used stills from google
> earth for a while now showing mine locations in talks I have done.
>
> 2009/5/22 Bernard Moore <[log in to unmask]>
>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> Now that GoogleEarth etc. have such Worldwide readily available
>> comprehensive systems - that indeed we are all now very familiar with -
>> might it not
>> be an idea that when ref. is made (on both here and in all and any
>> books),
>> to the normal 'ordinary/standard' Ord.Surv. map references, that the
>> easily
>> and readily available navigation directions also be put forward as well?
>> In this way, we can all move with the times and actually 'see instantly'
>> what is being discussed and spoken of.
>>
>> Regards, Bernard
>>
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