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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... known extent , constituting systems , multiplied beyond the utmost bound of human imagination , and measur- ed only by the omnipresence of Jehovah ; all moving in harmony , in subjection to his omnipotent control . ' The heavens declare ...
... known extent , constituting systems , multiplied beyond the utmost bound of human imagination , and measur- ed only by the omnipresence of Jehovah ; all moving in harmony , in subjection to his omnipotent control . ' The heavens declare ...
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... on its axis from west to east in 25 d . 15 h.16 m . or , according to some authors , in 25 d . 10 h . The sun's rotation is known from the revolution of its spots . The form of the sun is globular . ( This 16 THE SUN .
... on its axis from west to east in 25 d . 15 h.16 m . or , according to some authors , in 25 d . 10 h . The sun's rotation is known from the revolution of its spots . The form of the sun is globular . ( This 16 THE SUN .
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... known to last during a whole rev- olution of the sun ; and elevations large in extent have continued for several days . Much less can this shin- ing matter be an elastic fluid of an atmospheric na- ture ; because this would be still ...
... known to last during a whole rev- olution of the sun ; and elevations large in extent have continued for several days . Much less can this shin- ing matter be an elastic fluid of an atmospheric na- ture ; because this would be still ...
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... known . Like * > Objection has been raised against the terms inferior and supe- rior , as applied to the planets ; but the terms , not improper in them- selves , are sanctioned by time and the usage of the first European astronomers ...
... known . Like * > Objection has been raised against the terms inferior and supe- rior , as applied to the planets ; but the terms , not improper in them- selves , are sanctioned by time and the usage of the first European astronomers ...
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... known , ' Tis ours to trace him only in our own . ' The earth affords sustenance to innumerable animated beings , which people its surface . ( It is our habitation in life , and kindly covers our remains , when the part- ing spirit has ...
... known , ' Tis ours to trace him only in our own . ' The earth affords sustenance to innumerable animated beings , which people its surface . ( It is our habitation in life , and kindly covers our remains , when the part- ing spirit has ...
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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