On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Instances of Extraordinary Refraction - Reflection - Instances of Extraordinary Re- flection - Loss of Light by the Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light ...
... Instances of Extraordinary Refraction - Reflection - Instances of Extraordinary Re- flection - Loss of Light by the Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light ...
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... Instances of Extraordinary Refraction- Reflection - Instances of Extraordinary Re- flection Loss of Light by the Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere — Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon - SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light ...
... Instances of Extraordinary Refraction- Reflection - Instances of Extraordinary Re- flection Loss of Light by the Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere — Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon - SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light ...
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... instance , has an inclination of 34 ° 42 ′ 29.8 " to it ; on which account it is more difficult to determine their motions . Were the planets attracted by the sun only , they would always move in ellipses , invariable in form and ...
... instance , has an inclination of 34 ° 42 ′ 29.8 " to it ; on which account it is more difficult to determine their motions . Were the planets attracted by the sun only , they would always move in ellipses , invariable in form and ...
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... of the universe the only instance of absolute and eternal repose . All the periodic and secular inequalities deduced from the law of gravitation are so perfectly confirmed by observation , that 24 SECT . III . INVARIABLE PLANE .
... of the universe the only instance of absolute and eternal repose . All the periodic and secular inequalities deduced from the law of gravitation are so perfectly confirmed by observation , that 24 SECT . III . INVARIABLE PLANE .
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... instances of perturbations of this kind occur in the solar system . One , in the mean motions of the Earth and Venus , only amounting to a few seconds , has been recently worked out with immense labour by Professor Airy . It ...
... instances of perturbations of this kind occur in the solar system . One , in the mean motions of the Earth and Venus , only amounting to a few seconds , has been recently worked out with immense labour by Professor Airy . It ...
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