Report Upon the Determination of the Astronomical Coordinates of the Primary Stations at Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, and Colorado Springs, Colorado Territory, Made During the Years 1872 and 1873, Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the One Hundredth MeridianU.S. Government Printing Office, 1874 - 82 pages |
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Tabulation of Stars used for Determination of Time at Cheyenne , Wyoming Territory , and Salt Lake City , Utah Territory . October OctoberName of Star . Mean Right Ascension , 1872.0 . Declination . 5 . 14. 16. 18. 19. 21 . . 5 . 14.
Tabulation of Stars used for Determination of Time at Cheyenne , Wyoming Territory , and Salt Lake City , Utah Territory . October OctoberName of Star . Mean Right Ascension , 1872.0 . Declination . 5 . 14. 16. 18. 19. 21 . . 5 . 14.
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The result shows a large difference — Mr . Austin observing later than myself , as may be seen by a statement of the following clock - errors : Salt Lake City , UTAH , September 13 , 1872 . m . S. 2 Austin .. 2 S , Clark .
The result shows a large difference — Mr . Austin observing later than myself , as may be seen by a statement of the following clock - errors : Salt Lake City , UTAH , September 13 , 1872 . m . S. 2 Austin .. 2 S , Clark .
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... another by means of automatic repeaters : one placed at Denver , Colorado Territory ; one at Cheyenne , Wyoming Territory ... Utah : the length of the line being from Colorado Springs to Denver , 75 miles ; from Denver to Cheyenne ...
... another by means of automatic repeaters : one placed at Denver , Colorado Territory ; one at Cheyenne , Wyoming Territory ... Utah : the length of the line being from Colorado Springs to Denver , 75 miles ; from Denver to Cheyenne ...
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Tabulation of Stars used for Determination of Time at Colorado Springs , Colorado , and Salt Lake City , Utah . * * * * * * * * * * COLORADO SPRINGS , COLORADO TERRITORY , July 28 , 1873. Colorado Springs . Salt Lake City .
Tabulation of Stars used for Determination of Time at Colorado Springs , Colorado , and Salt Lake City , Utah . * * * * * * * * * * COLORADO SPRINGS , COLORADO TERRITORY , July 28 , 1873. Colorado Springs . Salt Lake City .
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COLORADO SPRINGS , COLORADO TERRITORY , August 6 , 1873 . ... dt - 3.18 2 – 4.676 o = + 1.57 - 3.18 đt + 13.3I 4 + 17.08 : o = +0.59 – 4.67 80 + 17.08 a + 44.960 a = -0.159 c = + 0.067 SALT LAKE CITY , UTAH TERRITORY , July 28 , 1873 .
COLORADO SPRINGS , COLORADO TERRITORY , August 6 , 1873 . ... dt - 3.18 2 – 4.676 o = + 1.57 - 3.18 đt + 13.3I 4 + 17.08 : o = +0.59 – 4.67 80 + 17.08 a + 44.960 a = -0.159 c = + 0.067 SALT LAKE CITY , UTAH TERRITORY , July 28 , 1873 .
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| Title | Report Upon the Determination of the Astronomical Coordinates of the Primary Stations at Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, and Colorado Springs, Colorado Territory, Made During the Years 1872 and 1873, Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the One Hundredth Meridian |
| Author | Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.) |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office, 1874 |
| Original from | Cornell University |
| Digitized | 28 Feb 2013 |
| Length | 82 pages |
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