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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... Inclination , the angular distance between the orbit of a plan- et and the ecliptic . Latitude of a heavenly body , its distance north or south from the ecliptic . Latitude , on the earth , the distance north or 10 A GLOSSARY OF.
... Inclination , the angular distance between the orbit of a plan- et and the ecliptic . Latitude of a heavenly body , its distance north or south from the ecliptic . Latitude , on the earth , the distance north or 10 A GLOSSARY OF.
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... inclination , the angular distance of a circle from the ecliptic . Oblique sphere , a position of the sphere , in which the equa- tor and parallels cross the horizon in an oblique direction . Opposition , opposite part of the heavens ...
... inclination , the angular distance of a circle from the ecliptic . Oblique sphere , a position of the sphere , in which the equa- tor and parallels cross the horizon in an oblique direction . Opposition , opposite part of the heavens ...
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... Inclination of its orbit to the ecliptic , 7 ° 0 ' 1 " . Tropical revolution , 87 d . 23 h . 14 m . 33 s . Sidereal revolution , 87 d . 23 h . 15 m . 44 s . Hourly motion in orbit , 110,113 miles . Place of ascending node , 16 ° 19 ′ 10 ...
... Inclination of its orbit to the ecliptic , 7 ° 0 ' 1 " . Tropical revolution , 87 d . 23 h . 14 m . 33 s . Sidereal revolution , 87 d . 23 h . 15 m . 44 s . Hourly motion in orbit , 110,113 miles . Place of ascending node , 16 ° 19 ′ 10 ...
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... Inclination of her orbit to the ecliptic , 3 ° 23 ' 32 ' . Diameter , 7,687 miles . * Mean diameter as sun from the sun , 23 " 3 . Tropical revolution , 224d . 16h . 46m . 15s . Sidereal revolution , 224d . 16h . 49m . 15s . Hourly ...
... Inclination of her orbit to the ecliptic , 3 ° 23 ' 32 ' . Diameter , 7,687 miles . * Mean diameter as sun from the sun , 23 " 3 . Tropical revolution , 224d . 16h . 46m . 15s . Sidereal revolution , 224d . 16h . 49m . 15s . Hourly ...
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... inclination , im- portant effects are produced upon the earth's surface . For to this parallel position and inclination we are in- debted for the inequality of day and night , and the va- riety of seasons . A fit representation may be ...
... inclination , im- portant effects are produced upon the earth's surface . For to this parallel position and inclination we are in- debted for the inequality of day and night , and the va- riety of seasons . A fit representation may be ...
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