The American Journal of Science and ArtsS. Converse, 1860 - Geology |
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... Zenith Telescope in determining Latitude , and on the Latitude of New Haven ; by Prof. C. S. LYMAN , VIII . On Fixing Magnetic Phantoms ; by Prof. J. NICKLES , IX . On some Questions concerning the Coal Formations of North America ; by ...
... Zenith Telescope in determining Latitude , and on the Latitude of New Haven ; by Prof. C. S. LYMAN , VIII . On Fixing Magnetic Phantoms ; by Prof. J. NICKLES , IX . On some Questions concerning the Coal Formations of North America ; by ...
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... zenith distances of stars on opposite sides of the zenith , known commonly as Talcott's meth- od , strongly commends itself to observers , both by its beautiful simplicity , and the very great accuracy of its results . It is the method ...
... zenith distances of stars on opposite sides of the zenith , known commonly as Talcott's meth- od , strongly commends itself to observers , both by its beautiful simplicity , and the very great accuracy of its results . It is the method ...
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... zenith telescope , in such observations . The object of the present article is , in part , to exemplify further the same point , and at the same time to place on record the re- sults of a more careful determination , astronomically , of ...
... zenith telescope , in such observations . The object of the present article is , in part , to exemplify further the same point , and at the same time to place on record the re- sults of a more careful determination , astronomically , of ...
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... zenith teles- cope . A pair of stars having been selected , which culminate within a few minutes of each other , but on opposite sides of the zenith , and having their zenith distances nearly equal , the instru- ment is set for the star ...
... zenith teles- cope . A pair of stars having been selected , which culminate within a few minutes of each other , but on opposite sides of the zenith , and having their zenith distances nearly equal , the instru- ment is set for the star ...
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... ) , together with the error of the stars ' places , as given in the catalogues . The experience of the observers of the Coast Survey with the zenith telescope , as stated by the. 58 On the Transit Instrument in determining Latitude .
... ) , together with the error of the stars ' places , as given in the catalogues . The experience of the observers of the Coast Survey with the zenith telescope , as stated by the. 58 On the Transit Instrument in determining Latitude .
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