On April 8, 2005, Observers Off New Zealand Observe an Annular

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Essay

On April 8, 2005, observers off New Zealand observe an annular eclipse at sunrise, and thosein Columbia see an annular eclipse at sunset. Yet in the middle of the path, off the GalapagosIslands, cruise ships are advertising that they will show their guests a total solar eclipse. How canthis be possible?

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Datum-Target Symbol

A graphical symbol used on engineering drawings to specify the exact points, lines, or areas on a part that a Datum is established from for measurement or tooling purposes.

Target Area Size

The specified dimensions or area where a particular operation, such as welding or machining, must be performed.

Datum Identifying Letter

A label or indication in a technical drawing that references a specific reference point, axis, or plane used as a basis for measurements or to define the geometry of the part.

Datum-Target Symbol

A graphical symbol in technical drawings that designates a reference point, line, or area for measurement and manufacturing.