On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page ix
... Periodic and Secular- - Disturbing Action equivalent to three Partial Forces - Tangential Force the cause of the Periodic In- equalities in Longitude , and Secular Inequalities in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own Plane ...
... Periodic and Secular- - Disturbing Action equivalent to three Partial Forces - Tangential Force the cause of the Periodic In- equalities in Longitude , and Secular Inequalities in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own Plane ...
Page x
... Periodic Perturbations of the Moon Evection Variation - ― - - Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets -The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own Motion - Excentricity and Inclination of Lunar Orbit invariable ...
... Periodic Perturbations of the Moon Evection Variation - ― - - Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets -The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own Motion - Excentricity and Inclination of Lunar Orbit invariable ...
Page xvi
... Periodic Times - Colours of the Stars -Stars that have vanished- - Variable Stars - Variation in Sun's Light Parallax and Distances of the Fixed Stars Masses of the Stars Comparative Light of the Stars - Proper Motions of the Stars ...
... Periodic Times - Colours of the Stars -Stars that have vanished- - Variable Stars - Variation in Sun's Light Parallax and Distances of the Fixed Stars Masses of the Stars Comparative Light of the Stars - Proper Motions of the Stars ...
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... periodic time unaltered , be- cause the planet would arrive at the extremities of the major axis at the same instant , and would have the same velocity , whether it moved in the circular or elliptical orbit , since the curves coincide ...
... periodic time unaltered , be- cause the planet would arrive at the extremities of the major axis at the same instant , and would have the same velocity , whether it moved in the circular or elliptical orbit , since the curves coincide ...
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... periodic time , and the longitude of the planet at a given instant , called the longitude of the epoch , are necessary for finding the place of the body in its orbit at all times . A perfect knowledge of these seven elements is ...
... periodic time , and the longitude of the planet at a given instant , called the longitude of the epoch , are necessary for finding the place of the body in its orbit at all times . A perfect knowledge of these seven elements is ...
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