Definition:Spherical Polygon
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Definition
A spherical polygon is a figure on the surface of a sphere formed by $3$ or more arcs of great circles.
Side of Spherical Polygon
Each of the arcs of the great circles which define a spherical polygon $\PP$ are known as the sides of $\PP$.
Inner Angle of Spherical Polygon
Definition:Spherical Polygon/Inner Angle
Also see
- Results about spherical polygons can be found here.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): spherical polygon
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): spherical polygon