AT SANTIAGO DE CHILE. 39 



DECEMBER 3O, 1849 Coiitlmif cl. 



Remarks. 



There being a slight haze or dry fog wliich prevents that flaring appearance so frequently presented by the planet, the night is favorable for obser 

 vations. 



a Recorded 37.5s at wire D, 50.3s. at E. d Good measures. 



b Recorded 55.3s. at wire A. e Micrometer recorded + 0.27 rev. 



c Neglected to read micrometer ; observation omitted in / All the succeeding measures are good, 



mean result. 



