Practical Astronomy and Geodesy: Including the Projections of the Sphere and Spherical Trigonometry. For the Use of the Royal Military CollegeLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1845 - 427 pages |
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... meridian , a meridian line , its north and south points , a vertical line , the zenith and nadir , a vertical plane , the prime vertical , the east and west points - - 3. Diurnal movements of the stars , as they would appear to a ...
... meridian , a meridian line , its north and south points , a vertical line , the zenith and nadir , a vertical plane , the prime vertical , the east and west points - - 3. Diurnal movements of the stars , as they would appear to a ...
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... meridian , in a stereographical projection on the equator , is a logarithmic spiral 44. Projection of a hemisphere orthographically on the plane of the equator 28 28 29 30 31 - 31 32 45. Projection of a hemisphere orthographically on ...
... meridian , in a stereographical projection on the equator , is a logarithmic spiral 44. Projection of a hemisphere orthographically on the plane of the equator 28 28 29 30 31 - 31 32 45. Projection of a hemisphere orthographically on ...
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... meridian - 95. Investigation of a formula for finding the azimuthal deviation of a transit telescope from the meridian , by stars differing considerably in altitude 96. The same , by transits of circumpolar stars 97. Description of a ...
... meridian - 95. Investigation of a formula for finding the azimuthal deviation of a transit telescope from the meridian , by stars differing considerably in altitude 96. The same , by transits of circumpolar stars 97. Description of a ...
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... meridian 310. Equation of time defined . Formula for its value 311. Equinoctial time - 238 - - - 238 - 240 - - 312. Manner of finding the mean time at which the sun or a fixed star culminates - - - 241 - 242 313. Manner of finding the ...
... meridian 310. Equation of time defined . Formula for its value 311. Equinoctial time - 238 - - - 238 - 240 - - 312. Manner of finding the mean time at which the sun or a fixed star culminates - - - 241 - 242 313. Manner of finding the ...
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... meridian . —Examples for the sun , the moon , and a planet 335. Method of finding the latitude of a ship by the observed time in which the sun rises or sets 336. Method of finding the latitude in the arctic regions by meridional ...
... meridian . —Examples for the sun , the moon , and a planet 335. Method of finding the latitude of a ship by the observed time in which the sun rises or sets 336. Method of finding the latitude in the arctic regions by meridional ...
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angular distance apparent ascension and declination astronomical azimuth bisected celestial body celestial sphere centre circle passing circumference colatitude computed considered correction corresponding cosine cotan degrees described determined diameter difference earth ecliptic ellipse equal equator equatorial equinoctial point expressed fixed star formula geocentric given graduation Greenwich Greenwich mean horary motions horizontal parallax hour angle index error instant instrument interval latitude latter let fall limb longitude mean noon meridian micrometer moon moon's Nautical Almanac node observed altitude obtained optical axis orbit parallax parallel perihelion perpendicular plane passing polar distance pole position projection radius refraction represented revolution revolve right angles right ascension satellite screw sector semidiameter side sidereal sidereal clock sine sphere spherical triangle star's station subtended subtracted supposed surface tangent transit telescope true variation vertical wire zenith distance zero
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