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When and where was the issue of the Prime Meridian’s location settled?
1884 - International Meridian Conference/Paris, France
1884 - International Meridian Conference/Washington DC
1984 - London, England
1984 - NASA/Cape Canaveral, Florida
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What was the problem with using astronomical methods for determining time?
Had to wait for astronomical events to happen
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The choice for the Prime Meridian’s location came down to these 2 countries?
England and France
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What king was the first to offer prize money to anyone who could solve the problem of longitude?
King Phillip lll of Spain
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The Prime Meridians main point (at the observatory) is in this town
Greenwich (“Gren-itch”)
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What was the key to determining longitude?
Accurately measuring time
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In what year did the first King announce that he would award a large sum of money to anyone who could solve the problem of longitude?
1598
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What scientist used the moons of Jupiter called the “Heavenly Clock” to determine time and longitude?
Galileo
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By a vote of 22 to 1, what location was chosen to be the home of the Prime Meridian?
Royal Observatory of London
Royal Observatory of NASA
Royal Observatory of Spain
Royal Observatory of England
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The Prime Meridian was voted on in 1884 but the French would not recognize this decision until what year?
1911
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