Word: americas
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Observations of the new planet "Eros" which were started by the Astronomical Department in South America last April are now being continued at the University Observatory under the direction of Professor Pickering and Professor O. C. Wendell...
These observations at the Observatory will continue until about the first of March when it is supposed that the planet will be too far distant for further observation in the United States. It is intended then to continue the investigation at the station in South America from which the first observations were carried on, and where, it is believed, the planet will be visible about a month longer than in any other part of the world. The final results of the work will not be officially computed until spring...
...Geological Conference. Papers: The Winter Meeting of the Geological Society of America at Albany. Professor Davis.--Suess on "The Oceans." Mr. J. B. Woodworth. Rotch Building...
...yard low hurdles, four flights, 9 ft. limit; 1000 yard run, 50 yards limit; mile run, 60 yards limit; putting 16 pound shot, 6ft. limit; high jump, 6 inch limit; three standing jumps, 1 ft. limit. there will also be a two mile race, scratch, for the championship of America, and an invitation 40 yard dash scratch. For novices there will be a 40 yard dash, scratch, and a 440 yard run, scratch...
...Geological Conference. Papers: The Winter Meeting of the Geological Society of America at Albany. Professor Davis--Suess on "The Oceans." Mr. J. B. Woodworth. Rotch Building...