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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... moving in harmony , in subjection to his omnipotent control . ' The heavens declare the glory of God , and the firma- ment showeth his handy work . ' ' An undevout astron- omer is mad . ' There have been three great systems of astronomy ...
... moving in harmony , in subjection to his omnipotent control . ' The heavens declare the glory of God , and the firma- ment showeth his handy work . ' ' An undevout astron- omer is mad . ' There have been three great systems of astronomy ...
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... move round the sun ; that Nicetas , according to Cicero , made the earth revolve on its axis , and by this means freed the celestial sphere from that inconceivable velocity , which must have been attributed to it to accomplish its ...
... move round the sun ; that Nicetas , according to Cicero , made the earth revolve on its axis , and by this means freed the celestial sphere from that inconceivable velocity , which must have been attributed to it to accomplish its ...
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... moving round the sun in an orbit very eccentrick . Conjunction , the meeting of heavenly bodies in the same longitude ; on the same side of the earth , though they may not be in the same latitude . Constellation , a number of stars ...
... moving round the sun in an orbit very eccentrick . Conjunction , the meeting of heavenly bodies in the same longitude ; on the same side of the earth , though they may not be in the same latitude . Constellation , a number of stars ...
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... moving around it from west to east , at different distances and with unequal velocity ; imagine those nearest the large ball to have the swiftest motion , and that the movement of the others is more and more slow , as you pass to those ...
... moving around it from west to east , at different distances and with unequal velocity ; imagine those nearest the large ball to have the swiftest motion , and that the movement of the others is more and more slow , as you pass to those ...
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... moving cause of heat originate in that luminary , why is it always cold in the upper regions of the air , though nearer the sun than the surface of the earth ? and why are the tops of lofty mountains covered with perpetual snow , even ...
... moving cause of heat originate in that luminary , why is it always cold in the upper regions of the air , though nearer the sun than the surface of the earth ? and why are the tops of lofty mountains covered with perpetual snow , even ...
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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