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STR XOT^^FAX LOCKYEFv AXD OTHERS 
as regards direction and force, became very fitful and uncertain in strength, though 
constant in direction, for about half-an-hour at totality. This mav indicate a 
current of air from the opposite direction, which was not strong enough to over¬ 
come tlie regular sea breeze prevailing at the time. 
Meteorological observations were also kept on board the ship, by the signal staff. 
These, which are also appended, are nearly identical, as regards the variation of 
barometer and thermometers, with those taken at the camp. 
The more important observations are also illustrated graphically in figs, o and 6. 
NOON 
Fig. 5. Curve of temperature observations. May 27, 28, 29. 
NOON 
12 
inches. 
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ECLIPSE. TIME 
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Eio. n. Curve of liaromcter oli.^^ervations, May 27, 28. 
