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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... figure of , 36 J. 18 in aphelian and peri- Jews computed time , 122 helian , 47 Julian calendar , 123 " 6 motions of , 40 Juno , 63 66 seasons of , 44 Jupiter , 66 " 6 prospect of the heav- 66 elements of , 68 ens at , 81 " C satellites ...
... figure of , 36 J. 18 in aphelian and peri- Jews computed time , 122 helian , 47 Julian calendar , 123 " 6 motions of , 40 Juno , 63 66 seasons of , 44 Jupiter , 66 " 6 prospect of the heav- 66 elements of , 68 ens at , 81 " C satellites ...
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... figure and magnitude of the earth . The knowledge of latitude and longitude , the situation and distance of places the most remote , the true bearing of countries in respect to each other , and their magnitude or extension is most ...
... figure and magnitude of the earth . The knowledge of latitude and longitude , the situation and distance of places the most remote , the true bearing of countries in respect to each other , and their magnitude or extension is most ...
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... figure the orbits are delineated , nearly as possible , ac- cording to their elliptical form , and in due prop`rtion . The stars of the zodiac are placed according to their true situation in the celestial zone . In the diagrams of some ...
... figure the orbits are delineated , nearly as possible , ac- cording to their elliptical form , and in due prop`rtion . The stars of the zodiac are placed according to their true situation in the celestial zone . In the diagrams of some ...
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... longitude ; on the same side of the earth , though they may not be in the same latitude . Constellation , a number of stars contained in an assumed figure , Cosines , cotangents , and cosecants , are sines , Glossary of Astronomical Terms.
... longitude ; on the same side of the earth , though they may not be in the same latitude . Constellation , a number of stars contained in an assumed figure , Cosines , cotangents , and cosecants , are sines , Glossary of Astronomical Terms.
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... figure described by a planet in its revolution round the sun , or its primary . Parallax , the angular difference between the true and ap- parent place of a heavenly body . Parallel sphere , a position of the sphere , in which the par ...
... figure described by a planet in its revolution round the sun , or its primary . Parallax , the angular difference between the true and ap- parent place of a heavenly body . Parallel sphere , a position of the sphere , in which the par ...
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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