Geographic (lat/long) Coordinate Systems

In the Assign Coordinate System dialog, the Geographic (lat/long) category contains unprojected latitude and longitude coordinate systems. Coordinates are always in latitude and longitude. Each coordinate system has a different datum. Datums are defined for specific regions. Properties for each coordinate system and datum are listed in the dialog by clicking on the desired system.

 

See Also

Geographic Coordinate System

Coordinate System dialog

What is a Coordinate System

Latitude and Longitude Coordinates

Latitude and Longitude in Decimal Degrees

Using Scaling to Minimize Distortion in Latitude/Longitude Projects