On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Uranus - SECTION V. - Velocity of Saturn and Page 27 Equation of Centre Lunar Theory - Periodic Perturbations of the Moon Evection Variation - ― - - Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets -The Moon's Action on the Earth ...
... Uranus - SECTION V. - Velocity of Saturn and Page 27 Equation of Centre Lunar Theory - Periodic Perturbations of the Moon Evection Variation - ― - - Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets -The Moon's Action on the Earth ...
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... Uranus , one especially of an enormous duration , similar to those of Jupiter and Saturn , and , like them , depending on the time of his revolution round the sun , being nearly twice as long as that of Saturn . Mr. Adams has computed ...
... Uranus , one especially of an enormous duration , similar to those of Jupiter and Saturn , and , like them , depending on the time of his revolution round the sun , being nearly twice as long as that of Saturn . Mr. Adams has computed ...
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... Uranus . Aberration Ethereal Medium Satellites of Saturn and THE changes which take place in the planetary system are exhibited on a smaller scale by Jupiter and his satellites ; and , as the period requisite for the development of the ...
... Uranus . Aberration Ethereal Medium Satellites of Saturn and THE changes which take place in the planetary system are exhibited on a smaller scale by Jupiter and his satellites ; and , as the period requisite for the development of the ...
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... Uranus is , in all respects , similar to that of Jupiter . Saturn is accompanied by eight satellites . The seventh is about the size of Mars , and the eighth was simultaneously discovered by Mr. Bond in America , and that distinguished ...
... Uranus is , in all respects , similar to that of Jupiter . Saturn is accompanied by eight satellites . The seventh is about the size of Mars , and the eighth was simultaneously discovered by Mr. Bond in America , and that distinguished ...
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... Uranus we know nothing , nor of his compression ; but the orbits of his satellites are nearly per- pendicular to the plane of the ecliptic ; and , by analogy , they ought to be in the plane of his equator . Uranus is so remote that he ...
... Uranus we know nothing , nor of his compression ; but the orbits of his satellites are nearly per- pendicular to the plane of the ecliptic ; and , by analogy , they ought to be in the plane of his equator . Uranus is so remote that he ...
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61 Cygni absorbed action appears atmosphere attraction bismuth blue bodies centre centrifugal force chemical circular polarization coloured rings comet consequently copper crystal dark density diamagnetic diameter diminishes direction distance disturbing earth ecliptic effect electricity equal equator ethereal medium excentricity experiments extreme force gravitation greater heat hemisphere increase intensity Jupiter latitude length lines liquid longitude luminous lunar magnetic mass mean meridian metallic miles molecules moon motion move nebula nodal lines nodes NOTE nutation observed optic axis orbit parallax paramagnetic particles passing perihelion period perpendicular phenomena plane polarized light pole position prism produced quantity rays reflected refraction refrangible retrograde motion revolution revolving right angles rotation round satellites Sir John Herschel solar spectrum sound space stars substances sun's surface telescope temperature terrestrial theory tion tourmaline transmitted tricity undulations Uranus vapour velocity vibrations violet visible Voltaic waves wire