By the 16th century, it had put the Julian calendar behind the solar one Aa- the actual
astronomical position of the solar system - by ten days.
Designed for the observation of
astronomical positions with the naked eye, they embody several architectural and instrumental innovations.
The lawyer for Societe Generale, Jean Veil, called the verdict "a great satisfaction," particularly the court's demand the former trader reimburse the (euro) 4.9 billion ($7 billion at the time) that it cost the bank to unwind his
astronomical positions. Still, Veil acknowledged that full repayment would, in all likelihood, be out of the question.
So I look at
astronomical positions for that day, reading and interpreting energy patterns in the atmosphere rather than weather conditions."
Martini had entered China in 1643 and for three years travelled widely throughout the country, collecting materials for his surveys and determining the
astronomical positions of many towns and geographical features.
Mobberley notes that a particular software package can measure
astronomical positions relative to the GSC.
On the brighter side, Aristotle did correctly set a standard, against Platonic metaphysical imperialism, for arguing on astronomical grounds against
astronomical positions, even if he did not himself live up to his own standard.