On the night errors in astronomical determinations |
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Authors: | V S Milovanovi and H Pannwitz |
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Institution: | (1) Astronomska opservatorija, Beograd;(2) Technische Universit?t, Berlin |
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Abstract: | Summary The discrepancy between precision and accuracy in astronomical determinations is usually explained in two ways: on the one
hand by ostensible large refraction anomalies and on the other hand by variable instrumental errors which are systematic over
a certain interval of time and which are mainly influenced by temperature.In view of the research of several other persons and the author’s own investigations, the authors are of the opinion that
the large night-errors of astronomical determinations are caused by variable, systematic instrumental errors dependent on
temperature. The influence of refraction anomalies is estimated to be smaller than 0″.1 for most of the field stations.
The possibility of determining the anomalous refraction from the observations by the programme given by Prof. Pavlov and Anderson
has also been investigated. The precision of the determination of the anomalous refraction is good as long as no other systematic
error working in a similar way is present.The results, which are interpreted as an effect of the anomalous refraction by Pavlov and Sergijenko, could also be interpreted
as a systematic instrumental error.
It is furthermore maintained thatthe latitude and longitude of a field station can be determined in a few hours of one night if the premisses given in 3, p.68]are kept.
It has been deplored that the determination of the azimuth has not been given the necessary attention. It is therefore proposed
to intensify the research on this problem.
The profession has been called upon to acquaint itself better with the valuable possibilities of astronomical determinations
and to apply them in a useful and appropriate manner. At the same time, attention has been called to the possibility of improving
astronomical determinations with regard to accuracy as well as effectiveness. |
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