Synonyms for prime meridian


Grammar : Noun


Définition of prime meridian

  • noun base of longitudinal lines
Example sentences :
  • 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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