Question

Why is the prime meridian referred to as the greenwhich meridian ?

Answer 1

The 0 degree line of longitude that passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England is called theGreenwich Meridian. The Greenwich Meridian (or prime meridian) is a 0° line of longitude from which we measure 180° to the west and 180° to the east.

Answer 2

prime meridian is referred to as the Greenwich meridian because it passes through the Royal observatory, Greenwich, England.

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