Recreations in AstronomyJohn W. Parker, 1840 - 340 էջ |
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... length precisely compensates for the deficiency in width . Here is another instance of the admirable adjustment which is observable in the motions of the heavenly bodies . The orbits of the planets are all oval , and differ- ing in the ...
... length precisely compensates for the deficiency in width . Here is another instance of the admirable adjustment which is observable in the motions of the heavenly bodies . The orbits of the planets are all oval , and differ- ing in the ...
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... lengths of the spokes towards the two ends . Yet in every case , a disagreement in length is made up by a reverse dis- agreement in the openings between them , so that these areas or openings are all equal . We have been anxious to ...
... lengths of the spokes towards the two ends . Yet in every case , a disagreement in length is made up by a reverse dis- agreement in the openings between them , so that these areas or openings are all equal . We have been anxious to ...
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... length of the solar diameter , yet he has another species of motion quite independent of any change of place ; we mean a motion round his axis , which is completed in twenty - five days . The means by which this motion is made manifest ...
... length of the solar diameter , yet he has another species of motion quite independent of any change of place ; we mean a motion round his axis , which is completed in twenty - five days . The means by which this motion is made manifest ...
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... them would be smaller ; and we should say that the angle E C B is smaller than either of the former angles . It is observable that , in this way of considering the subject , the length of the stick 58 MEASUREMENT BY ANGLES .
... them would be smaller ; and we should say that the angle E C B is smaller than either of the former angles . It is observable that , in this way of considering the subject , the length of the stick 58 MEASUREMENT BY ANGLES .
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Lewis Tomlinson. of considering the subject , the length of the stick , and the length of the table , have nothing whatever to do with the size of the angle ; this is a constant rule whenever the size of angles is spoken of . As we thus ...
Lewis Tomlinson. of considering the subject , the length of the stick , and the length of the table , have nothing whatever to do with the size of the angle ; this is a constant rule whenever the size of angles is spoken of . As we thus ...
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Almanac altitude angle aphelion appear Aries astronomers atmosphere attraction axis called celestial celestial sphere centre circle circumstance comet constellation dark dial diameter direction disk distance Earth's orbit Earth's surface east equal equator fixed stars globe greater Greek heavenly bodies heavens Hence Herschel horizon immense inferior planet inhabitants Jupiter Latin latitude latter light and heat longitude luminous lunar magnitude Mars means Mercury meridian millions of miles Moon Moon's motion move round nearer night node o'clock observed oval parallax pass perihelion period planet point of Aries poles portion position Quadrant rays reckoned reflecting telescope refracting revolution revolve round right ascension ring rise rotation round the Earth round the Sun satellites Saturn seasons seen shadow side solar eclipse solar system space sphere spot Sun and Moon Sun-dial Sun's supposed telescope termed tides tion tropic twelve Uranus velocity Venus visible zenith Zodiac
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Էջ 235 - The wicked have waited for me to destroy me : but I will consider thy testimonies. 96 I have seen an end of all perfection : but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Էջ 44 - And God set them in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth, And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
Էջ 238 - Their distance argues, and their swift return Diurnal), merely to officiate light Round this opacous earth, this punctual spot...
Էջ 102 - And, missing thee, I walk unseen On the dry smooth-shaven green, To behold the wandering moon Riding near her highest noon, Like one that had been led astray Through the heaven's wide pathless way, And oft, as if her head she bow'd, Stooping through a fleecy cloud.
Էջ 236 - The' illustrious stranger passing, terror sheds On gazing -nations from his fiery train, Of length enormous, takes his ample round Through depths of ether ; coasts unnumber'd worlds Of more than solar glory; doubles wide Heaven's mighty cape; and then revisits earth, From the long travel of a thousand years.
Էջ 79 - Fairest of stars, last in the train of night, If better thou belong not to the dawn, Sure pledge of day, that crown'st the smiling morn With thy bright circlet, praise him in thy sphere, While day arises, that sweet hour of prime.
Էջ 152 - These, each exalting each, the statesman light Into the patriot; these, the public hope And eye to thee converting, bid the Muse Record what envy dares not flattery call. Now when the cheerless empire of the sky To Capricorn the Centaur Archer yields, And fierce Aquarius, stains th' inverted year ; Hung o'er the farthest verge of heaven, the sun Scarce spreads through ether the dejected day.
Էջ 43 - And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven, to divide the day from the night ; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and for years. And let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth ; and it was so.
Էջ 151 - To shake the sounding marsh, or from the shore The plovers when to scatter o'er the heath And sing their wild notes to the listening waste. At last from Aries rolls the bounteous sun, And the bright Bull receives him. Then no more Th...
Էջ 66 - Prime cheerer Light ! Of all material beings first, and best ! Efflux divine! Nature's resplendent robe! Without whose vesting beauty all were wrapt In unessential gloom; and thou, O Sun!