Anyone have access to the 1955 Nautical Almanac?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around accessing the 1955 Nautical Almanac, specifically seeking the solar position and velocity vectors for a specific date in October 1955. The inquiry touches on historical astronomical data and its availability.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant identifies the document as the American Ephemeris Nautical Almanac and requests specific solar data for a date in 1955.
  • Another participant provides a link to purchase the almanac on Amazon.
  • A participant mentions receiving the necessary page from the USNO, indicating successful access to the information sought.

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The discussion does not appear to have significant disagreement, as one participant successfully obtained the information they were seeking, while others provided assistance in locating it.

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Participants did not discuss the limitations or assumptions related to the data or its application.

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Individuals interested in historical astronomical data, researchers in astronomy, or those looking for specific ephemeris information may find this discussion relevant.

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Actually, I believe (Subject) is called the American Ephemeris Nautical Almanac.

If someone has access to it, I'd like the get the solar (heliocentric) position and velocity vectors for 3 days on either side of CE 1955 October 20 07:53:32.6 UT. That corresponds to a JD of 2435400.82884.
 
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As it turns out, the USNO finally contacted me and gave me the page I needed.
 
solarblast said:
As it turns out, the USNO finally contacted me and gave me the page I needed.

Nice!
 

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