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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... pole , at equal distances , the intercepted arcs are equal 31. ( Prop . VI . ) The projected poles of any circle of the sphere , and the centre of the projection of the same circle , are in the representation of a great circle passing ...
... pole , at equal distances , the intercepted arcs are equal 31. ( Prop . VI . ) The projected poles of any circle of the sphere , and the centre of the projection of the same circle , are in the representation of a great circle passing ...
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... pole is used 72 93. Correction to be applied in finding the time of transit at the mean wire , when a planet is observed 94. Method of placing a transit telescope very near the plane of the meridian - 95. Investigation of a formula for ...
... pole is used 72 93. Correction to be applied in finding the time of transit at the mean wire , when a planet is observed 94. Method of placing a transit telescope very near the plane of the meridian - 95. Investigation of a formula for ...
Page xiv
... pole 117 158. Formula for the geocentric parallax in altitude at any station 118 159. The relative parallax of the moon or a planet - 118 160. Method of finding the horizontal parallax of the moon or a planet by observation . The ...
... pole 117 158. Formula for the geocentric parallax in altitude at any station 118 159. The relative parallax of the moon or a planet - 118 160. Method of finding the horizontal parallax of the moon or a planet by observation . The ...
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... pole - 241. Investigation of a formula for the lunar equation of preces- sion , and of obliquity - 242. Formula for the equation of the equinoctial points in right ascension 243. Formula for the lunar nutation in polar distance 244 ...
... pole - 241. Investigation of a formula for the lunar equation of preces- sion , and of obliquity - 242. Formula for the equation of the equinoctial points in right ascension 243. Formula for the lunar nutation in polar distance 244 ...
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... pole between the horary circles passing through the places of the sun , a fixed star , the moon and a planet , at two times of observation , the interval being given in solar time - - 315. Reduction to solar time , of the angle at the pole ...
... pole between the horary circles passing through the places of the sun , a fixed star , the moon and a planet , at two times of observation , the interval being given in solar time - - 315. Reduction to solar time , of the angle at the pole ...
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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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