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Statements (17)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:scientific_instrument
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| gptkbp:component |
geodetic observatories
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| gptkbp:developedBy |
early 20th century
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| gptkbp:directionA |
fixed vertically
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| gptkbp:enables |
precise latitude determination
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| gptkbp:measures |
zenith distances of stars
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| gptkbp:recordedAt |
star transits near zenith
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| gptkbp:replacedBy |
gptkb:visual_zenith_telescope
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| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:astronomer
geodesists |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
astronomical observations
determining vertical deflection measuring latitude |
| gptkbp:uses |
photographic plates
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Airy_Transit_Circle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
photographic zenith tube
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