On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Degree of the Meridian - Degrees of Meridian - - SECTION VII . - Parallax - Lunar Parallax found from Direct Observation 44 - - Solar Parallax deduced from the Transit of Venus - Distance of the Sun from the Earth Annual Parallax ...
... Degree of the Meridian - Degrees of Meridian - - SECTION VII . - Parallax - Lunar Parallax found from Direct Observation 44 - - Solar Parallax deduced from the Transit of Venus - Distance of the Sun from the Earth Annual Parallax ...
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... the elements of every branch of knowledge . There is a wide distinction between the degree of mathematical acquirement necessary for making discoveries , and that which is requisite for understanding 2 INTRODUCTION .
... the elements of every branch of knowledge . There is a wide distinction between the degree of mathematical acquirement necessary for making discoveries , and that which is requisite for understanding 2 INTRODUCTION .
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... degree of perseverance that is astonish- ing , if we consider the imperfection and even the want of instru- The real motions of the earth have been separated from the apparent motions of the planets ; the laws of the planetary ...
... degree of perseverance that is astonish- ing , if we consider the imperfection and even the want of instru- The real motions of the earth have been separated from the apparent motions of the planets ; the laws of the planetary ...
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... degrees ( N. 50 ) distant from these points , or in quadratures ( N. 51 ) , where it measures the excen- tricity ( N. 52 ) of the orbit ; so that the place of the planet in its elliptical orbit is obtained by adding or subtracting the ...
... degrees ( N. 50 ) distant from these points , or in quadratures ( N. 51 ) , where it measures the excen- tricity ( N. 52 ) of the orbit ; so that the place of the planet in its elliptical orbit is obtained by adding or subtracting the ...
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... degree . For example , the masses of all the planets revolving within the orbit of any one , such as Mars , by adding to the interior mass , increase the attracting force of the sun , which , therefore , must contract the dimensions of ...
... degree . For example , the masses of all the planets revolving within the orbit of any one , such as Mars , by adding to the interior mass , increase the attracting force of the sun , which , therefore , must contract the dimensions of ...
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