A new method of absolute determination of a transit instrument's azimuth and latitude.
Abstract
This article deals with a new method of the absolute determination for the meridian observations in mid and low latitude areas and raises a limitation that the traditional method cannot be used at low latitudes. The new method will play an important role in improving the reference system of the fundamental celestial sphere. Experimental observations with a reconstructed Zeiss transit instrument show that the principle of the new method is right.
- Publication:
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Scientia Sinica Series Mathematical Physical Technical Sciences
- Pub Date:
- November 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984SSSMP..27.1183M
- Keywords:
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- Azimuth Determination:Methods of Observation;
- Latitude Determination:Methods of Observation;
- Methods of Observation:Azimuth Determination;
- Methods of Observation:Latitude Determination