AT THE NAVAL OBSERVATORY, WASHINGTON. 



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Remarks. 



Night misty ; at conclusion, stars not seen. After this comparison, the transit of the preceding limb is observed on A. C., and the following limb 

 on B., unless where it is otherwise noted. A 5. 



Results. 



Mean of chronometer times. 



Mars B.Z. 348.95 



Man P. and centre B. Z. 348. 95 



Six comparisons . . . . 

 Correction of chronometer . 



Seven comparisons . . 

 Correction of chronometer 



h. m. 8. 

 4 14 35.10 



+ 49.40 



h. m. s. 

 5 23 35.02 

 + 49.46 



Ap 



Ap 



Mars 



A a. A i. 



m. B. Rev. 



- 1 28.75 20.992 

 ... S> 22".68 



0.00 0".10 



m. s. Rev. 



- ] 38.66 90.480 

 ... -y 14".B1 



0".0 



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