The Observatory, Volume 34Editors of the Observatory, 1911 - Astronomy Some vols. for 1886- include a special issue: Annual companion to the Observatory. |
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... possible to see the eclipse . The most suitable of these is Vavau , in the Tonga or Friendly Islands , Long . 174 ° W. , Lat . 18 ° S. , where an observing station could be found fairly close to the central line . Other accessible spots ...
... possible to see the eclipse . The most suitable of these is Vavau , in the Tonga or Friendly Islands , Long . 174 ° W. , Lat . 18 ° S. , where an observing station could be found fairly close to the central line . Other accessible spots ...
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... possible on the surface of the Moon with accuracy sufficient to enable a really good map of the Moon , as I hope , to be constructed . In the last paper I described the measurements of four Paris negatives which were kindly sent to me ...
... possible on the surface of the Moon with accuracy sufficient to enable a really good map of the Moon , as I hope , to be constructed . In the last paper I described the measurements of four Paris negatives which were kindly sent to me ...
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... possible that the month might be wrong . On calculating the librations for September 3 it was at once apparent that this was the real date . The other plate offered no difficulty , as the librations for November 20 agreed with those ...
... possible that the month might be wrong . On calculating the librations for September 3 it was at once apparent that this was the real date . The other plate offered no difficulty , as the librations for November 20 agreed with those ...
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... possible effects of change of illumination under which the different points were observed ? In other words , do your probable errors depend on the measurement of points under similar Jan. 1911. ] 39 the Royal Astronomical Society .
... possible effects of change of illumination under which the different points were observed ? In other words , do your probable errors depend on the measurement of points under similar Jan. 1911. ] 39 the Royal Astronomical Society .
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... possible , and to Mr. Good- acre for having brought it out in a tangible form so that they would all be able to use it in their own work . Mr. Goodacre then read extracts from reports that he had received respecting the late lunar ...
... possible , and to Mr. Good- acre for having brought it out in a tangible form so that they would all be able to use it in their own work . Mr. Goodacre then read extracts from reports that he had received respecting the late lunar ...
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Page 298 - Round he surveys, and well might, where he stood So high above the circling canopy Of night's extended shade, from eastern point Of Libra to the fleecy star that bears Andromeda far off Atlantic seas. Beyond the horizon...