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  • Chronometer in hand, Lieutenant Procope stood marking the minutes and seconds as they fled; and the stillness which had once again fallen upon them all was only broken by his order to replenish the stove, that the montgolfier might retain its necessary level.

    Off on a Comet 2003

  • Chronometer readings, spatial coordinates and ship's heading were computer superimposed in the lower left hand corner and the Starfleet insignia, bearing the ship's name

    Before Destruction Rossi, Michael 1991

  • He is the sole agent for a new style of watch lately introduced into this country, approved by the Chronometer

    Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 Various

  • Chronometer too [blank space in MS.] on Mean time [blank space in MS.]

    Original journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-1806 1904

  • Chronometer too slow on Mean Time [blank space in MS.]

    Original journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-1806 1904

  • Chronometer too slow on Mean Time [blank space in MS.]

    Original journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-1806 1904

  • With regard to Chronometers it is stated that 'By use of the Chronometer Oven, to which I have formerly alluded, we have been able to give great attention to the compensation.

    Autobiography Airy, George Biddell, Sir 1896

  • The Report to the Visitors states that 'The only change of Buildings which I contemplate as at present required is the erection of a fire-proof Chronometer Room.

    Autobiography Airy, George Biddell, Sir 1896

  • Every Chronometer, whether on trial or returned from a chronometer-maker as repaired, is tried at least once in the heat of the Chronometer-Oven, the temperature being usually limited to 90 deg.

    Autobiography Airy, George Biddell, Sir 1896

  • Royal Geographical Society of London award him the Royal Donation of 25 guineas, placed by her Majesty at the disposal of the Council (Silver Chronometer).

    The Personal Life Of David Livingstone Blaikie, William G. 1880

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