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MERIDIAN TRANSIT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Theoretical Astronomy
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- River and Sea Navigation
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- meridian passage
1, record 1, English, meridian%20passage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- meridian transit 2, record 1, English, meridian%20transit
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - meridian%20passage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie théorique
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- passage au méridien
1, record 1, French, passage%20au%20m%C3%A9ridien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instant où un astre paraît traverser exactement le plan d'un méridien donné. 2, record 1, French, - passage%20au%20m%C3%A9ridien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, French, - passage%20au%20m%C3%A9ridien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astronomía teórica
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- paso por el meridiano
1, record 1, Spanish, paso%20por%20el%20meridiano
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- transit mirror 1, record 2, English, transit%20mirror
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méridian transit 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9ridian%20transit
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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