On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 20
... existence of the human race has occupied comparatively but a point in dura- tion , while these vicissitudes embrace myriads of ages . The proof is simple and conclusive . All the variations of the solar system , secular as well as ...
... existence of the human race has occupied comparatively but a point in dura- tion , while these vicissitudes embrace myriads of ages . The proof is simple and conclusive . All the variations of the solar system , secular as well as ...
Page 22
... existence of an ethereal medium is now proved ; and , although it is so extremely rare that hitherto its effects on the motions of the planets have been altogether insensible , there can be no doubt that , in the immensity of time , it ...
... existence of an ethereal medium is now proved ; and , although it is so extremely rare that hitherto its effects on the motions of the planets have been altogether insensible , there can be no doubt that , in the immensity of time , it ...
Page 61
... existence , nay , even the mass and orbit , of a body placed for ever beyond the sphere of vision . ” * That prediction has been fulfilled since the seventh edition of this book was published . Not only the existence of Neptune ...
... existence , nay , even the mass and orbit , of a body placed for ever beyond the sphere of vision . ” * That prediction has been fulfilled since the seventh edition of this book was published . Not only the existence of Neptune ...
Page 63
... existence of a planet still further removed , which may for ever remain beyond the reach of telescopic vision - yet its mass , the form and position of its orbit , and all the circumstances of its motion may become known , and the ...
... existence of a planet still further removed , which may for ever remain beyond the reach of telescopic vision - yet its mass , the form and position of its orbit , and all the circumstances of its motion may become known , and the ...
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... existence of an ancient and extensive archipelago throughout the greater part of the northern hemisphere . Sir Charles Lyell is therefore of opinion that the climate of these islands must have been sufficiently mild , in consequence of ...
... existence of an ancient and extensive archipelago throughout the greater part of the northern hemisphere . Sir Charles Lyell is therefore of opinion that the climate of these islands must have been sufficiently mild , in consequence 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