 | 1804 - 572 pages
...admit of. But, to return, if there be an error in the amplitude of the total arc, from a dt flection of the plumb-line at either of the stations, it is...evident, on consideration. I am therefore disposed to Relieve that the plumb-line was drawn towards the south, from the action of matter, both at the northern... | |
 | 1819 - 452 pages
...the plumb line at cither station, it is not probable that such deflection existed at Dunnose *, as a deviation of it towards the north, from a deficiency...would tend to diminish the inequality between the two degrees. This will be evident on consideration. I am, therefore, disposed to believe, that the... | |
 | 1819 - 452 pages
...the plumb line at either station, it is not probable that such deflection existed at Dunnose *, as a deviation of it towards the north, from a deficiency...would tend to diminish the inequality between the two degrees. This will be evident on consideration. I am, therefore, disposed to believe, that the... | |
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... of two stars, north and south of the zenith, at the greatest distances my arc would admit of. But, to return, if there be an error in the amplitude of the total arc, from a deflection of the plumb-line at either of the stations, it is not probable... 