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Page 389
... spheroid of rotation , not the least dependance can be placed on the conclusion which the author has drawn from his- investigation . - As to the French measurement , we do not dispute its ac- curacy ; we know and respect the talents of ...
... spheroid of rotation , not the least dependance can be placed on the conclusion which the author has drawn from his- investigation . - As to the French measurement , we do not dispute its ac- curacy ; we know and respect the talents of ...
Page 504
... Spheroid . By A. M. LEGENDRE . In all geodetic operations , the calcu lations of the sides and angles of the triangles traced on the terrestrial surface have been made on the same principles as if the earth had been a perfect sphere ...
... Spheroid . By A. M. LEGENDRE . In all geodetic operations , the calcu lations of the sides and angles of the triangles traced on the terrestrial surface have been made on the same principles as if the earth had been a perfect sphere ...
Page 505
... spheroid , depends therefore immediately on that of rectilinear triangles ; not only when the spheroid is elliptical and of revolution , but when it is in any manner irregular , provided only that it differs but little from a sphere ...
... spheroid , depends therefore immediately on that of rectilinear triangles ; not only when the spheroid is elliptical and of revolution , but when it is in any manner irregular , provided only that it differs but little from a sphere ...
Contents
Relation of the Siege of Tarragona | 53 |
Retreat Description | 60 |
Liberality and Prejudice | 66 |
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