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 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 58
Page
... observations , 162 Ring of Saturn , 70 Roman indiction , 120 M. Mars , 66 elements of , Mercury , 66 elements of , 8582 59 S. 61 Saturn , 70 26 66 elements of , 72 27 66 satellites of , 72 66 prospect of the Seasons , how caused , 4-1 ...
... observations , 162 Ring of Saturn , 70 Roman indiction , 120 M. Mars , 66 elements of , Mercury , 66 elements of , 8582 59 S. 61 Saturn , 70 26 66 elements of , 72 27 66 satellites of , 72 66 prospect of the Seasons , how caused , 4-1 ...
Page 2
... observations , being alinost al- ways favored with a pure atmosphere , and a sky of de- lightful serenity . A very favorable opinion of the Egyptians must be formed from the position which they gave to their pyramids , the faces of ...
... observations , being alinost al- ways favored with a pure atmosphere , and a sky of de- lightful serenity . A very favorable opinion of the Egyptians must be formed from the position which they gave to their pyramids , the faces of ...
Page 3
... astronomy . The varying compass would not form a sure guide to the mariner on the pathless ocean , were it not for corrections derived from observation on the heavenly bodies . Geography is .equally dependent INTRODUCTION . 3.
... astronomy . The varying compass would not form a sure guide to the mariner on the pathless ocean , were it not for corrections derived from observation on the heavenly bodies . Geography is .equally dependent INTRODUCTION . 3.
Page 4
... observation on the heavenly bodies . Geography is .equally dependent . By astronomy are ascertained the figure and magnitude of the earth . The knowledge of latitude and longitude , the situation and distance of places the most remote ...
... observation on the heavenly bodies . Geography is .equally dependent . By astronomy are ascertained the figure and magnitude of the earth . The knowledge of latitude and longitude , the situation and distance of places the most remote ...
Page 7
... observations , which time had multiplied , and had the satisfaction to see them yield , without difficulty , to the theory of the motion of the earth . The diurnal revolution of the heavens was only an illusion due to the rotation of ...
... observations , which time had multiplied , and had the satisfaction to see them yield , without difficulty , to the theory of the motion of the earth . The diurnal revolution of the heavens was only an illusion due to the rotation of ...
Other editions - View all
A Compendium of Astronomy; Intended to Simplify and Illustrate the ... John Vose No preview available - 2011 |
Common terms and phrases
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