On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Uranus -- - - - -- Page 27 SECTION V. Lunar Theory - Periodic Perturbations of the Moon Equation of Centre - Evection - - Variation Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own ...
... Uranus -- - - - -- Page 27 SECTION V. Lunar Theory - Periodic Perturbations of the Moon Equation of Centre - Evection - - Variation Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own ...
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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 . 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 inequalities of these moons only extends to a few ...
... Uranus . 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 inequalities of these moons only extends to a few ...
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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 action appears atmosphere attraction bismuth bodies cause centre centrifugal force chemical colour comet consequently copper crystal dark degree density diamagnetic diameter diminishes direction disturbing double stars earth ecliptic effect electricity equal equator ethereal medium excentricity Fcap force glass gravitation greater heat hemisphere increase intensity Jupiter latitude length light lines liquid longitude luminous lunar magnetic major axis mass meridian metallic miles moon motion move nearly nebula nodal lines nodes northern hemisphere NOTE nutation observed optic axis orbit oscillations parallax paramagnetic particles passing perihelion periodic phenomena planets plate polarized pole position Post 8vo produced quantity rays reflected refraction refrangible revolution revolving right angles rings rotation round satellites Sir John Herschel solar spectrum space stars substances sun's surface telescope temperature terrestrial tion tourmaline transmitted tricity undulations Uranus vapour variation velocity vibrations Vols Voltaic waves wire Woodcuts