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Re: Latitude and Longitude by "Noon Sun"
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2005 Jun 16, 17:41 EDT
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2005 Jun 16, 17:41 EDT
George H, you wrote:
"If the complexity of calculating
that multiplier (once for the day) is regarded as challenging, a compact
table relating it to lat and dec ( or perhaps, even simpler, to lat and
date), giving the multiplier to say 1%, could be readily provided."
that multiplier (once for the day) is regarded as challenging, a compact
table relating it to lat and dec ( or perhaps, even simpler, to lat and
date), giving the multiplier to say 1%, could be readily provided."
That's certainly a good option. There are many ways to skin a cat. I'm
going to put together a "kit" for this based on my best instincts and
personal preferences, and we'll just have to see whether it seems
practical to practical people.
-FER
42.0N 87.7W, or 41.4N 72.1W.
www.HistoricalAtlas.com/lunars
42.0N 87.7W, or 41.4N 72.1W.
www.HistoricalAtlas.com/lunars
