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Spherical Angle Opening Up Symbol

⦡ (U+29A1) denotes a spherical angle opening up in mathematical notation.

U+29A1

⦡ is a mathematical symbol with the Unicode code point U+29A1. It is commonly used in contexts that describe spherical angles or angle notation. This page helps you copy it correctly across fonts and platforms.

Spherical Angle Opening Up Symbol Meaning

⦡ (Unicode U+29A1) is named “SPHERICAL ANGLE OPENING UP.” In mathematical notation, it represents a spherical angle with an opening direction indicated by the glyph form. Symbols like this are typically used in geometry, spherical trigonometry, or technical writing where authors need an explicit spherical-angle marker rather than a generic angle character. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character, using ⦡ directly (instead of approximations) improves consistency in documents, diagrams, and rendered web typography.

Common uses

  • Marking spherical angle regions in geometry notes or diagrams
  • Labeling variables or measurements in spherical trigonometry write-ups
  • Creating precise math layouts for educational content
  • Using as a typographic symbol in technical documentation
  • Formatting consistent notation in math-heavy presentations and slides

Examples

⦡ Spherical Angle Opening Up

  • The spherical angle ⦡ is measured on the unit sphere.
  • Let ⦡ denote the angle opening up in the given configuration.
  • We compare ⦡ with the corresponding spherical angle indicator.
  • In the diagram, ⦡ marks the selected spherical angle.
  • The value associated with ⦡ is computed from the coordinates.

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+29A1
HTML Entity⦡
HTML Code⦡
CSS\29A1

FAQ

What is the Unicode for ⦡?

The Unicode code point for ⦡ is U+29A1.

How can I copy ⦡ into HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ⦡ (as provided for ⦡).

How do I include ⦡ in CSS?

You can use the CSS escape: \\29A1.

What does the “opening up” in its name refer to?

It refers to the glyph’s directional form that indicates the spherical angle opening up in mathematical notation.

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