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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... 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 heavens at , 80 ...
... 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 heavens at , 80 ...
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... ring deci- dedly flattened ; a phenomenon perfectly analogous to what would be produced by refraction , and therefore rendering it highly probable , that the moon is surround- ed by an atmosphere . ' Guy's Astronomy . 6 The dark parts ...
... ring deci- dedly flattened ; a phenomenon perfectly analogous to what would be produced by refraction , and therefore rendering it highly probable , that the moon is surround- ed by an atmosphere . ' Guy's Astronomy . 6 The dark parts ...
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... ring , and more extensive in proportion to the bo- dy of the planet , than those of Jupiter , were seen by Dr. Herschel . By the spots of Saturn changing their position , his diurnal rotation was determined by Dr. Herschel to be 10h ...
... ring , and more extensive in proportion to the bo- dy of the planet , than those of Jupiter , were seen by Dr. Herschel . By the spots of Saturn changing their position , his diurnal rotation was determined by Dr. Herschel to be 10h ...
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... ring of Saturn is double ; or rather consists of two concentric rings , detached from each other , and from the body of the planet . In Plate ii . , Saturn and his double ring are represented as in the largest view , when seen from the ...
... ring of Saturn is double ; or rather consists of two concentric rings , detached from each other , and from the body of the planet . In Plate ii . , Saturn and his double ring are represented as in the largest view , when seen from the ...
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... ring , 190,248 Exterior diameter , 204,883 Breadth of the inner ring , 19,024 Breadth of the external ring , 7,317 Breadth of the vacant space , 2,927 ELEMENTS OF SATURN . Mean diameter , 79,042 miles . Mean diameter as seen from the ...
... ring , 190,248 Exterior diameter , 204,883 Breadth of the inner ring , 19,024 Breadth of the external ring , 7,317 Breadth of the vacant space , 2,927 ELEMENTS OF SATURN . Mean diameter , 79,042 miles . Mean diameter as seen from the ...
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