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- noun mathematics A
unit ofplane angular measure equal to onethousandth of aradian
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- noun a unit of angular distance equal to one thousandth of a radian
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This was achieved with an accuracy of 0.015 milliradian, or a maximum error of 30 miles at lunar distances.
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(for you artillery guys out there there is also a version with a milliradian ring.)
Kit Up 2009
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(for you artillery guys out there there is also a version with a milliradian ring.)
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(for you artillery guys out there there is also a version with a milliradian ring.)
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Ship's attitude correct to point one milliradian. "
2010 Odyssey Two Clarke, Arthur C. 1982
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