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PASSAGE MERIDIEN [3 records]

Record 1 2009-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theoretical Astronomy
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • River and Sea Navigation
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

Meridian passage is when the object passes the observer's meridian, i.e. passes through south or north. This is usually done with the sun for a noon latitude but can be done with any heavenly object. Noon is when the sun passes through the meridian.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie théorique
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Instant où un astre paraît traverser exactement le plan d'un méridien donné.

CONT

Quand un corps céleste passe par le méridien supérieur du lieu de l'observateur, alors à ce moment précis on dit que le corps céleste est au passage au méridien de l'observateur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Astronomía teórica
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
  • Navegación fluvial y marítima
  • Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
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Record 2 1993-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
DEF

the passage of a celestial body over the meridian of a place or through the field of a telescope...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arpentage
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
DEF

instant où un astre se présente, par suite de la rotation de la Terre, dans le plan méridien d'un lieu.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy
OBS

l39CFPEl.9-8

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie
OBS

l39CFPFl.l62 soleil l06jg.l9.07

Spanish

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