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Preferred term

Meridian circles  

Definition

  • Instruments developed to observe stars as they cross the meridian; used for determining time

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Circles, meridian
  • Meridians, instruments
  • Transit circles
  • Transit instruments, meridian circles

Notation

  • 119843

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-QLK27NFX-K

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