The Observatory, Volume 56Editors of the Observatory, 1933 Some vols. for 1886- include a special issue: Annual companion to the Observatory. |
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... interest connected with the stream are ( a ) the unusual inclination of its axis , the leader spot being in latitude 16 ° north and the follower 4 ° nearer the equator , ( b ) the considerable breadth of the stream , ( c ) the changes ...
... interest connected with the stream are ( a ) the unusual inclination of its axis , the leader spot being in latitude 16 ° north and the follower 4 ° nearer the equator , ( b ) the considerable breadth of the stream , ( c ) the changes ...
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... interest in astronomy already shown by Charles II- -an interest which had its part a few years later in the King's decision to found a Royal Observatory . Under December 17 , 1664 , Pepys writes : - 66 - Mighty talk there is of the ...
... interest in astronomy already shown by Charles II- -an interest which had its part a few years later in the King's decision to found a Royal Observatory . Under December 17 , 1664 , Pepys writes : - 66 - Mighty talk there is of the ...
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... interest . The present writer recently overheard two students discussing Sir William Bragg's lectures ; it was remarked , 66 He will make you think you understand it , even if you don't " . Some of this contagious interest and ...
... interest . The present writer recently overheard two students discussing Sir William Bragg's lectures ; it was remarked , 66 He will make you think you understand it , even if you don't " . Some of this contagious interest and ...
Contents
Meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society on 1932 December 9 | 9 |
Geophysical Discussion on 1932 November 25 | 22 |
Vol LVI FEBRUARY 1933 Price | 28 |
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