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Theory of least squares applied to the problems arising in our observatory by Arthur George Smith, 1895

Theory of Least Squares Applied to the Problems Arising in our Observatory by Arthur George Smith, 1895, Page 8

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[[page#]]4[[/page#]] the same side as the succeeding approach to B.; likewise for the wire D[[subscript]]3[[/subscript]], thus eliminating the inertia or play in the thread of the screw. Eight readings direct and an equal number in reverse were also taken of this second set of wires. The readings as made are shown upon pages 12 to 20 inclusive; under the head A, B, etc. are given the readings for these wires; Following each wire in the column of differences is shown the difference betwand[[between]] A and B, B and C, etc. None however of the set of readings from A to D[[subscript]]3[[/subscript]] inclusive are combined with the first set form D[[subscript]]3[[/subscript]] to G inclusive. In addition to the simple differences as taken from
 
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