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Re: Sextant accuracy (was : Plumb-line horizon vs. geocentric horizon)
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2005 Feb 13, 21:41 EST
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2005 Feb 13, 21:41 EST
Fred you wrote:
"On another list, I recall 30 arc-seconds being quoted, with
exceptional
individuals able to go below 10 or 5."
individuals able to go below 10 or 5."
Try it, and let's hear your results. I think 30 arcseconds for the unaided
eye is considerably better than the majority of observers can achieve.
-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