An Introduction to the Use of the Globes ... 3. Ed. Corr. and EnlBaldwin, 1816 |
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20th of March 21st of June analemma Answer Argo Navis Aries Armillary Sphere brass meridian Bring the given bring the sun's Canis Minor Cape Cape Frio centre climate compass constellations diameter difference of latitude distance sailed diurnal motion divide earth eastern verge ecliptic English miles equal equator equinoctial find the sun's fix the quadrant given day given latitude Given London given place graduated edge hemisphere horizon hour hour-circle index points index will point latitude and longitude length Lizard Point longest day longitude mark meri meridian altitude midnight month moon moon's noon number of degrees oblique ascension orbit parallels of latitude pass planets polar circles PROBLEM quadrant of altitude reckoned Rectify the globe required the place Required the sun's right angles right ascension rising and setting set the index ship sails side south point stars sun rises sun's place swer turn the globe upper XII vertical