On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Diameters of Planets , how obtained Size of Sun , Densities of the Heavenly Bodies - Formation of Astro- nomical Tables Requisite Data and Means of obtaining them - - - - 55 SECTION IX . Rotation of the Sun and Planets Saturn's Rings ...
... Diameters of Planets , how obtained Size of Sun , Densities of the Heavenly Bodies - Formation of Astro- nomical Tables Requisite Data and Means of obtaining them - - - - 55 SECTION IX . Rotation of the Sun and Planets Saturn's Rings ...
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... diameter ( Note 1 ) of the earth's orbit the first step of a scale by which he may ascend to the starry firma- ment . Such pursuits , while they ennoble the mind , at the same time inculcate humility , by showing that there is a barrier ...
... diameter ( Note 1 ) of the earth's orbit the first step of a scale by which he may ascend to the starry firma- ment . Such pursuits , while they ennoble the mind , at the same time inculcate humility , by showing that there is a barrier ...
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... mighty chain of the Andes , and the yet more lofty Himalaya , bear about the same proportion to the earth that a grain of sand does to a globe three feet in : diameter . Such is the form of the earth and 6 SECT . I. FORMS OF THE PLANETS .
... mighty chain of the Andes , and the yet more lofty Himalaya , bear about the same proportion to the earth that a grain of sand does to a globe three feet in : diameter . Such is the form of the earth and 6 SECT . I. FORMS OF THE PLANETS .
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Mary Somerville. diameter . Such is the form of the earth and planets . The com- pression ( N. 31 ) or flattening at their poles is , however , so small , that even Jupiter , whose rotation is the most rapid , and there- fore the most ...
Mary Somerville. diameter . Such is the form of the earth and planets . The com- pression ( N. 31 ) or flattening at their poles is , however , so small , that even Jupiter , whose rotation is the most rapid , and there- fore the most ...
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... diameter of 90,734 miles , while that of Pallas , his nearest neighbour , is only 97 miles , little more than the distance from London to Bath . The diameter of Mars , on the other side of the small planets , is 4546 miles , and that of ...
... diameter of 90,734 miles , while that of Pallas , his nearest neighbour , is only 97 miles , little more than the distance from London to Bath . The diameter of Mars , on the other side of the small planets , is 4546 miles , and that of ...
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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