Synonyms for prime meridian
| Grammar : Noun |
Définition of prime meridian
- noun base of longitudinal lines
- The prime meridian of the heavens passes through this point.
- Extract from : « Astronomy with an Opera-glass » by Garrett Putman Serviss
- But it is our simple duty, in our present judicial capacity, to examine the question of a prime meridian from all points of view.
- Extract from : « International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. » by Various
- Ferro, the westernmost of these, is still sometimes found as the Prime Meridian in German maps.
- Extract from : « Early Britain--Roman Britain » by Edward Conybeare
- The prime meridian runs somewhat to the west of the Island of Fayal.
- Extract from : « Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Vol I » by Edward Luther Stevenson
- The prime meridian is made to pass through the Azores Islands.
- Extract from : « Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Vol I » by Edward Luther Stevenson
- From this prime meridian longitude is calculated, which means that any given locality is so many degrees east or west of it.
- Extract from : « Across India » by Oliver Optic
- You have met to discuss and consider the important question of a prime meridian for all nations.
- Extract from : « International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. » by Various
- We may then say that, from a purely scientific point of view, any meridian may be taken as the prime meridian.
- Extract from : « International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. » by Various
- My honorable friend, Mr. Rutherfurd, says that from the time the prime meridian was chosen it would cease to be neutral.
- Extract from : « International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. » by Various
- We must know how far other places are from the prime meridian, and for that reason it is necessary that it should be on land.
- Extract from : « International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. » by Various
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