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Note the altitude, latitude of the observatory and the period for which the mean is calculated.
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For the New Delhi (Safdarjung) observatory, the latitude is 28° 35’ N. The altitude above mean sea level is 216 m. The period for which the mean is calculated is based on observations from 1951 - 1980.
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Explanation
The question asks to identify specific geographical and temporal data for the example observatory provided in the textbook context. The context explicitly lists the details for the New Delhi (Safdarjung) station, stating its latitude, altitude, and the specific 30-year observation period used to calculate the mean values.