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ASTRONOMICAL DETERMINATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy
  • Mathematical Geography
CONT

Astronomical determination of positions on Earth using the Sun and the stars is possible because the stars appear fixed and the Sun follows a cyclical, predictable motion.

OBS

astronomical determination: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie
  • Géographie mathématique
CONT

La détermination astronomique des coordonnées d'un point restera longtemps une opération difficile. Elles n'étaient connues que pour 200 points en 1760 et pour 1540 en 1787.

OBS

détermination astronomique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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