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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... equal ostentation vaunted of their priests . The colleges of these they consider- ed as the depositaries of every species of knowledge . In the monument of Osymaudyas , it is said , there was a golden circle of 365 cubits in ...
... equal ostentation vaunted of their priests . The colleges of these they consider- ed as the depositaries of every species of knowledge . In the monument of Osymaudyas , it is said , there was a golden circle of 365 cubits in ...
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... equal , each is a right angle . Right ascension , the distance of a heavenly body from the first of Aries on the equator , or referred to that circle by a secondary . It is reckoned from the point where the secon- dary passing through ...
... equal , each is a right angle . Right ascension , the distance of a heavenly body from the first of Aries on the equator , or referred to that circle by a secondary . It is reckoned from the point where the secon- dary passing through ...
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... equal areas in equal times . 2. The squares of the periodical times are as the cubes of their mean distances from the sun . These are established laws ' between the rate of motion in any revolving body , whether primary or sec- ondary ...
... equal areas in equal times . 2. The squares of the periodical times are as the cubes of their mean distances from the sun . These are established laws ' between the rate of motion in any revolving body , whether primary or sec- ondary ...
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... equal to that on the other side . For the position of the planets at the greatest elongation see Plate v . Fig . 1 , at that part of their orbits , where they appear stationary . Mercury , like Venus , is alternately morning and evening ...
... equal to that on the other side . For the position of the planets at the greatest elongation see Plate v . Fig . 1 , at that part of their orbits , where they appear stationary . Mercury , like Venus , is alternately morning and evening ...
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... 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 the equator is ...
... 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 the equator is ...
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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