On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Motions of their Satellites - Rotation and Translation impressed by the same Impulse - Motion of the Sun and Solar System ― 4 SECTION II . - - Equation of Centre- In- Celestial Latitude - Nodes - Elliptical Motion - Mean and True Motion ...
... Motions of their Satellites - Rotation and Translation impressed by the same Impulse - Motion of the Sun and Solar System ― 4 SECTION II . - - Equation of Centre- In- Celestial Latitude - Nodes - Elliptical Motion - Mean and True Motion ...
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... Motions of the Stars- Apparent Motions of the Stars- Motion and Velocity of the Sun and Solar System The Nebula- Their Number - Catalogue of them Consist of Two Classes Diffuse Nebulæ - Definitely formed Nebulæ Splendour of Milky Way ...
... Motions of the Stars- Apparent Motions of the Stars- Motion and Velocity of the Sun and Solar System The Nebula- Their Number - Catalogue of them Consist of Two Classes Diffuse Nebulæ - Definitely formed Nebulæ Splendour of Milky Way ...
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... motion . In it we perceive the operation of a force which is mixed up with everything that exists in the heavens or on earth ; which pervades every atom , rules the motions of animate and inanimate beings , and is as sensible in the ...
... motion . In it we perceive the operation of a force which is mixed up with everything that exists in the heavens or on earth ; which pervades every atom , rules the motions of animate and inanimate beings , and is as sensible in the ...
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... Motions of their Satellites Rotation and Translation impressed by the same Impulse Motion of the Sun and Solar System . - - It has been proved by Newton , that a particle of matter ( N. 6 ) placed without the surface of a hollow sphere ...
... Motions of their Satellites Rotation and Translation impressed by the same Impulse Motion of the Sun and Solar System . - - It has been proved by Newton , that a particle of matter ( N. 6 ) placed without the surface of a hollow sphere ...
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... motion , at the same time that it is trans- lated ( N. 36 ) in space . These motions are independent of one another ; so that a contrary impulse , passing through its centre of gravity , will impede its progress , without interfering ...
... motion , at the same time that it is trans- lated ( N. 36 ) in space . These motions are independent of one another ; so that a contrary impulse , passing through its centre of gravity , will impede its progress , without interfering ...
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