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according to the indicated
meridian)
obtain apparent or true sun time.
opposite
one end
date lines which
is
applied.
Intermediate
within
the length
January,
and
cember
opposite
appropriate
the
year
however, the equation
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plate mounted
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of latitude starting
degree
north
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to the
of
by a
series
sun time)
(true
The
vals.
order
and south latitudes.
shadow bar
the
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heavy line.
of
a
represent the date to which
values are obtained by adjustment
of
the line.
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date.
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seconds
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the north
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to
the
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