A Compendium of Astronomy: Intended to Simplify and Illustrate the Principles of the Science : and Give a Concise View of the Motions and Aspects of the Great Heavenly Luminaries : Adapted to the Use of Common Schools, as Well as Higher SeminariesCarter, Hendee & Company, 1832 - 180 pages |
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... hence , the respective dimensions of their orbits , which till then were unknown . Finally , every thing in this system announced that beautiful simplicity in the opera- tions of nature , which delights so much when we are 6 6 fortunate ...
... hence , the respective dimensions of their orbits , which till then were unknown . Finally , every thing in this system announced that beautiful simplicity in the opera- tions of nature , which delights so much when we are 6 6 fortunate ...
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... Hence the supply of heat from the oxigen of the atmosphere , and the security against cold , or the preservation of heat from the non- conducting power of the air , are greatly diminished . This must effect sensation , and in some ...
... Hence the supply of heat from the oxigen of the atmosphere , and the security against cold , or the preservation of heat from the non- conducting power of the air , are greatly diminished . This must effect sensation , and in some ...
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... hence infers , that the several phenomena , above enu- merated , could not appear , if the sun's shining matter were a liquid ; since by the laws of hydrostatics , the openings , shallows , indentations , and pores , would in- stantly ...
... hence infers , that the several phenomena , above enu- merated , could not appear , if the sun's shining matter were a liquid ; since by the laws of hydrostatics , the openings , shallows , indentations , and pores , would in- stantly ...
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... Hence beings , constituted like the inhabitants of this earth , cannot endure the climate of Mercury , if Sir Isaac was right , and the degree of heat be in proportion to the proximity of the planet to the sun . But , from what has been ...
... Hence beings , constituted like the inhabitants of this earth , cannot endure the climate of Mercury , if Sir Isaac was right , and the degree of heat be in proportion to the proximity of the planet to the sun . But , from what has been ...
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... Hence the superior planets , when in opposition to the sun , have the appearance of retrograde motion , as seen from the earth . The motion of all the planets , as seen from the sun , is direct . The situation and motion of the earth ...
... Hence the superior planets , when in opposition to the sun , have the appearance of retrograde motion , as seen from the earth . The motion of all the planets , as seen from the sun , is direct . The situation and motion of the earth ...
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ancient angle aphelion appear Aries ascending node Asteroids astronomers atmosphere attraction axis bissextile brazen meridian cause celestial centre comets commence computation conjunction constellations declination degree discovered disk diurnal rotation dominical letter east eclipses elevated Epact equal equator equinox fast of clock fixed stars full moon harvest moon heat heavenly body heavens hemisphere Herschel horizon hour immense inclination inferior planets inhabitants Jupiter latitude libration light longitude longitude for 100 luminary luminous lunar magnitude Mars Mean diameter Mean distance Mercury and Venus miles month move night obliquity observed opposite orbit parallax passing performs a revolution perihelion Plate polar circles poles primary planets rays reckoned refraction represented retrograde motion revolution round revolve right ascension rising round the earth round the sun satellites Saturn seen side sidereal slow of clock solar system spots Sun fast Sun slow sun's place superior conjunction telescope tides tion visible zenith