A Collection of Tables and Formulæ Useful in Surveying, Geodesy, and Practical Astronomy: Including Elements for the Projection of MapsTaylor & Maury, 1853 - 242 pages |
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angular value axis azimuth Cedar Point Chronometer Co-ordinates collimation comparison of French compute convert correction corresponding declination Declinometer deflecting magnet degrees Diff Differences of Latitude e² sin² English Barometers English feet English inches equal altitudes Equations to Equal error formula found by moving French and English horizontal intensity hour angle instrument Intermediate minutes Latitude and Departures-Continued latitude and longitude length limb line of deflection Log B.
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