AT SANTIAGO DE CHILE. 39 



DECEMBER 3O, 18*9 Continued. 



Remarks. 



There being a slight haze or dry fog which 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. 

 6 Recorded 55.3s. at wire A. t Micrometer recorded + 0.27 rev. 

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

 mean result. 



