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Re: Point Venus, August 1773
From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2007 May 3, 10:47 -0400
From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2007 May 3, 10:47 -0400
Fred, On Thu, 3 May 2007, Fred Hebard wrote: > If the meter had been a bit more accurate I do not understand this sentence. The meter standard is as accurate as modern technology permits. (Its definition is not related to any meridian since XIX century. There is just a standard of meter, first it was some particular rod held in Paris, now it is defined in terms of certain wavelength). But the relation of the meter to the meridian seems irrelevant. It would be of some relevance if we switched to the metric system for angles (400 degrees in a circle). > In the U.S., all surveys are in the English system and degrees- > minutes-seconds. You mean they use English mile? Alex. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ To post to this group, send email to NavList@fer3.com To , send email to NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
