01974cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000120011224500670012426400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750800280040852011020043653400450153865300290158385600430161299900170165550765UtSlPG20260610134151.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aG1 aVarious14aThe National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 1, April, 1890 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-12-25  aProduced by Ron Swanson  a"The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 1, April, 1890" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This edition features reports and articles focusing on geographic explorations, advancements in measurement techniques, and various geographic phenomena, reflecting the period's fascination with discovery and scientific inquiry.  The opening of this volume includes a detailed report by Lieutenant J. A. Norris on the methods used for determining longitude via telegraphic signals, illustrating the historical context of maritime navigation at the time. Norris explains the importance of accurate longitude measurements for navigation and surveying, discussing various methodologies, including the use of chronometers transported between locations and astronomical observations. He shares insights from expeditions aimed at improving the accuracy of these measurements and highlights the significant advancements made during previous expeditions, setting the stage for ongoing geographic research and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGeography -- Periodicals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50765  c91603d91603