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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... divided into 365 equal parts , according to the days of the year , with the heliaral rising and setting of the stars for each day . It is proper to state , that whatever may be thought of the tower of Belus , or the circle of Osymandyas ...
... divided into 365 equal parts , according to the days of the year , with the heliaral rising and setting of the stars for each day . It is proper to state , that whatever may be thought of the tower of Belus , or the circle of Osymandyas ...
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... divided into two parts . Disk of the sun or planet , the hemisphere presented to an observer appearing like a plain circle . Eccentricity , the distance in a planet's orbit between one of the foci and the centre . Eclipse , a partial or ...
... divided into two parts . Disk of the sun or planet , the hemisphere presented to an observer appearing like a plain circle . Eccentricity , the distance in a planet's orbit between one of the foci and the centre . Eclipse , a partial or ...
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... divided into twelve equal parts , denomina- ted the twelve signs of the ecliptic , each containing 30 ° ; Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricornus , Aquarius , Pisces . The plane of ...
... divided into twelve equal parts , denomina- ted the twelve signs of the ecliptic , each containing 30 ° ; Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricornus , Aquarius , Pisces . The plane of ...
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... divided into 360 ° . A degree on the surface of the earth is the 360th part of its circumference . The centre of this circle must be at the centre of the earth . See a terrestrial artificial globe . ( Plate v . Fig . 6 , ) extends THE ...
... divided into 360 ° . A degree on the surface of the earth is the 360th part of its circumference . The centre of this circle must be at the centre of the earth . See a terrestrial artificial globe . ( Plate v . Fig . 6 , ) extends THE ...
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... divided ? How many motions has the earth ? In what time does the earth turn on its axis ? In the rotation of the earth on its axis do different parts of its surface move with equal velocity ? Where are objects light- est , at the ...
... divided ? How many motions has the earth ? In what time does the earth turn on its axis ? In the rotation of the earth on its axis do different parts of its surface move with equal velocity ? Where are objects light- est , at the ...
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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