Report Upon the Determination of the Astronomical Co-ordinates 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, First Lieut. George M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, in Charge. Dr. F. Kampf and J. H. Clark, Civilian Astronomical AssistantsU.S. Government Printing Office, 1874 - 82 pages |
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... rainy season of the summer and the stormy weather of the winter . The following table shows the direction of the wind , and the estimated force , from 7 a . m . to 7 p . m . and from 7 p . m . to 7 a , m . The weather was clear all ...
... rainy season of the summer and the stormy weather of the winter . The following table shows the direction of the wind , and the estimated force , from 7 a . m . to 7 p . m . and from 7 p . m . to 7 a , m . The weather was clear all ...
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From the astronomical point there is a clear outlook to the north , south , and east . Looking west , prominent peaks and foot - hills of the Rocky Mountain range are seen running north and south ; Pike's Peak , immediately west , being ...
From the astronomical point there is a clear outlook to the north , south , and east . Looking west , prominent peaks and foot - hills of the Rocky Mountain range are seen running north and south ; Pike's Peak , immediately west , being ...
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... and increasing in force until 2 or 3 o'clock p . m . Then clouds came up from the southwest or west , bringing much rain , thunder , and lightning . It was generally clear again by 12 p . m .; but I found the air so ...
... and increasing in force until 2 or 3 o'clock p . m . Then clouds came up from the southwest or west , bringing much rain , thunder , and lightning . It was generally clear again by 12 p . m .; but I found the air so ...
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Of course , should the night be sufficiently clear , so that it seems possible to make the time - determinations at both stations , by the modification of the above , so that at one or both of the stations the transits of stars may be ...
Of course , should the night be sufficiently clear , so that it seems possible to make the time - determinations at both stations , by the modification of the above , so that at one or both of the stations the transits of stars may be ...
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These will be conducted through five complete and clear nights , so that there shall not be less than 175 pairs of observations upon 35 separate and ... These instructions are furnished to the observers with a view to their clearly ...
These will be conducted through five complete and clear nights , so that there shall not be less than 175 pairs of observations upon 35 separate and ... These instructions are furnished to the observers with a view to their clearly ...
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| Title | Report Upon the Determination of the Astronomical Co-ordinates 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, First ... |
| Author | Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.) |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office, 1874 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 20 Nov 2007 |
| Length | 82 pages |
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