Plotting The Path On Maps
If high resolution maps of the umbral path are needed, the coordinates listed
in Table 7 are conveniently provided
at 1 degree increments of longitude to assist plotting by hand. The path
coordinates in Table 3 define a line of
maximum eclipse at five minute increments in Universal Time. It is also
advisable to include lunar limb corrections to the northern and southern limits
listed in Table 6, especially if
observations are planned from the graze zones.
Global Navigation Charts (1:5,000,000), Operational Navigation Charts (scale
1:1,000,000) and Tactical Pilotage Charts (1:500,000) of many parts of the
world are published by the Defense Mapping Agency. In October 1992, the DMA
discontinued selling maps directly to the general public. This service has
been transferred to the National Ocean Service (NOS). For specific information
about map availability, purchase prices, and ordering instructions, contact the
NOS at:
National Ocean Service
Distribution Branch
N/GC33
6501 Lafayette Avenue
Riverdale, MD 20737, USA Phone: 1-301-436-6990
It is also advisable to check the telephone directory for any map specialty
stores in your city or metropolitan area. They often have large inventories of
many maps available for immediate delivery.
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