converting (easily) TerraServer coordinates to GC numbers

[DCexplorerMember]

I would like to use Microsoft TerraServer to covert their lat/long coordinates to something Geocaching.com understands, but my brain is too tired right now to figure it out. How would I convert the lat/long coordinates? Here’s an example set from TerraServer:
Longitude: -87.91586
Latitude: 43.04301

I know it’s pretty simple, but it just eludes me at this moment…

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[Buy_The_TieParticipant]

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Originally posted by DCexplorer:
I would like to use Microsoft TerraServer to covert their lat/long coordinates to something Geocaching.com understands, but my brain is too tired right now to figure it out. How would I convert the lat/long coordinates? Here’s an example set from TerraServer:
Longitude: -87.91586
Latitude: 43.04301

I know it’s pretty simple, but it just eludes me at this moment…

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For starters….

W87
N43

Then, take .91586 and multiply by 60 to get 54.952

Then, take .04301 and multiply by 60 to get 2.581

The final answer is…

N43 02.581 W87 54.952

(Engage brain before engaging fingers)

[This message has been edited by Buy_The_Tie (edited 09-24-2005).]

[DCexplorerMember]

thanks!

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