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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There was an opening in the tent for the meridian - line ; this was closed , when necessary , by a fly . During heavy winds the a tent was in danger of being blown away , 50 Meteorological conditions Description of observatory.
There was an opening in the tent for the meridian - line ; this was closed , when necessary , by a fly . During heavy winds the a tent was in danger of being blown away , 50 Meteorological conditions Description of observatory.
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a tent was in danger of being blown away , and it was found necessary to nail the fly to the framework , while the tent itself was fastened to the stakes by strong iron wires . The entrance to the tent was from the west sidle , and was ...
a tent was in danger of being blown away , and it was found necessary to nail the fly to the framework , while the tent itself was fastened to the stakes by strong iron wires . The entrance to the tent was from the west sidle , and was ...
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... completed the necessary arrangements for the observations and exchange of signals , will , from this time on , exchange signals each night that shall be fair at the two stations , unless unavoidable difficulties arise to prevent .
... completed the necessary arrangements for the observations and exchange of signals , will , from this time on , exchange signals each night that shall be fair at the two stations , unless unavoidable difficulties arise to prevent .
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For the full satisfaction of an observer at the distant station , such further computation shall be sent and received as shall seem necessary to a clear understanding of the case ; as an observer will be held responsible should lie ...
For the full satisfaction of an observer at the distant station , such further computation shall be sent and received as shall seem necessary to a clear understanding of the case ; as an observer will be held responsible should lie ...
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The order of sequence for an astronomical report is furnished herewith , and the records and journal will be so kept as to comprise all the data necessary for the full expression of results in accordance therewith . Official : GEO .
The order of sequence for an astronomical report is furnished herewith , and the records and journal will be so kept as to comprise all the data necessary for the full expression of results in accordance therewith . Official : GEO .
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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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