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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... Obliquity .. ..132 CHAPTER XI . Parallax .... ..134 CHAPTER XII . The Fixed Stars ..... .140 CHAPTER XIII . Refraction ... .150 CHAPTER XIV . Twilight ... ..153 CHAPTER XV . Latitude and Longitude ... ..154 CHAPTER XVI . Meteors ... 165 ...
... Obliquity .. ..132 CHAPTER XI . Parallax .... ..134 CHAPTER XII . The Fixed Stars ..... .140 CHAPTER XIII . Refraction ... .150 CHAPTER XIV . Twilight ... ..153 CHAPTER XV . Latitude and Longitude ... ..154 CHAPTER XVI . Meteors ... 165 ...
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... Obliquity of equator , 132 W. 66 table of , 133 Weeks , 125 Y. P. Year , different kinds , Pallas , 64 Year of different nations , 122 45 Parallax , 134 Penumbra , 115 Z. Periods , Chaldean and Ju- Zones , 39 lian , 120 viii INDEX .
... Obliquity of equator , 132 W. 66 table of , 133 Weeks , 125 Y. P. Year , different kinds , Pallas , 64 Year of different nations , 122 45 Parallax , 134 Penumbra , 115 Z. Periods , Chaldean and Ju- Zones , 39 lian , 120 viii INDEX .
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... Obliquity , 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 ...
... Obliquity , 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 ...
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... obliquity of its orbit will admit . It is when referred to the ecliptic in the same longitude with the sun , though it may be farther north or south . The supe- rior conjunction of either of these planets is , when the planet in that ...
... obliquity of its orbit will admit . It is when referred to the ecliptic in the same longitude with the sun , though it may be farther north or south . The supe- rior conjunction of either of these planets is , when the planet in that ...
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... obliquity . ) The meridian is a great circle encompassing the earth from north to south , passing through the poles , and crossing the equator at right angles . It is repre- sented on an artificial globe by a graduated circle of brass ...
... obliquity . ) The meridian is a great circle encompassing the earth from north to south , passing through the poles , and crossing the equator at right angles . It is repre- sented on an artificial globe by a graduated circle of brass ...
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