On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page ix
... Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun- It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its ...
... Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun- It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its ...
Page xi
... Position of the Axis of Rotation on the Surface of the Earth invariable - Ocean not sufficient to restore the Equilibrium of the Earth if deranged ยท Its Density and mean Depth - Internal Structure of the Earth - Page 71 SECTION XI ...
... Position of the Axis of Rotation on the Surface of the Earth invariable - Ocean not sufficient to restore the Equilibrium of the Earth if deranged ยท Its Density and mean Depth - Internal Structure of the Earth - Page 71 SECTION XI ...
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... position of its orbit must be ascertained by observation . This depends upon seven quantities , called the elements of the orbit ( N. 57 ) . These are , the length of the major axis , and the ex- centricity , which determine the form of ...
... position of its orbit must be ascertained by observation . This depends upon seven quantities , called the elements of the orbit ( N. 57 ) . These are , the length of the major axis , and the ex- centricity , which determine the form of ...
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... Position of the Orbit in its own Plane Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own ...
... Position of the Orbit in its own Plane Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own ...
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... position . The periodic inequalities are merely transient deviations of a planet from its path , the most remarkable of which only lasts about 918 years ; but , in consequence of the secular disturbances , the apsides , or extremities ...
... position . The periodic inequalities are merely transient deviations of a planet from its path , the most remarkable of which only lasts about 918 years ; but , in consequence of the secular disturbances , the apsides , or extremities ...
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