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... matter how early the mind is occupied with the properties , the combinations and motions of material bodies . And we do not hesitate to say , that no study can be made more interesting to mere childhood than As- tronomy . It is ...
... matter how early the mind is occupied with the properties , the combinations and motions of material bodies . And we do not hesitate to say , that no study can be made more interesting to mere childhood than As- tronomy . It is ...
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... matter , and its attraction at its surface is 27 times as powerful , as the attraction of the Earth . For light , color , and heat , we are indebted to the Sun's influence . The Sun has THREE motions . ' ( One motion is round the common ...
... matter , and its attraction at its surface is 27 times as powerful , as the attraction of the Earth . For light , color , and heat , we are indebted to the Sun's influence . The Sun has THREE motions . ' ( One motion is round the common ...
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... Matter , in the rain drop and in the world , tends to this form . The connection between the rotation of the Earth on its axis , and its spheroidal form , or greater equatorial , than polar dia- meter , will be discussed in Physical ...
... Matter , in the rain drop and in the world , tends to this form . The connection between the rotation of the Earth on its axis , and its spheroidal form , or greater equatorial , than polar dia- meter , will be discussed in Physical ...
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... matter . The velocity with which it turns on its axis , must oc- casion an apparent motion of the Sun and stars , to organs of vision like ours . > The inclination of Jupiter's orbit , to the plane of the Ecliptic , is very small ; and ...
... matter . The velocity with which it turns on its axis , must oc- casion an apparent motion of the Sun and stars , to organs of vision like ours . > The inclination of Jupiter's orbit , to the plane of the Ecliptic , is very small ; and ...
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... matter , and nearly one thousand times as much bulk in Saturn as in the Earth . Thus far the densities of planets diminish , Sa- as you recede from their centre of motion . turn turns on its axis in 10 hours ; and requires almost 30 ...
... matter , and nearly one thousand times as much bulk in Saturn as in the Earth . Thus far the densities of planets diminish , Sa- as you recede from their centre of motion . turn turns on its axis in 10 hours ; and requires almost 30 ...
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24 hours 95 millions ABERRATION OF LIGHT altitude angle annular annular eclipse aphelion apparent diameter Aries Astronomy atmosphere attraction axis brass meridian called celestial centre century circle comets constellations degrees density disc Dominical letter double stars east elevated equal Equator estimated fixed stars given place heavenly bodies heavens Herschel horizon illustrate Jupiter Latitude Longitude luminary luminous lunar eclipses magnitude material worlds mean distance Mercury miles the hour millions of miles minutes Moon Moon's motion nearest nodes observation opposite orbit organs of vision parallax perihelion period planets polar pole primary refraction revolution revolves round right ascension rings rising rotation round the Earth round the Sun satellites Saturn set the index solar eclipse solstice southern hemisphere Sun's place supposed surface telescope thousand miles tides tion torrid zone transit of Venus true place turn the globe twilight velocity vernal equinox visible Zodiac
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