On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... extends to the moon ; and , as expe- rience shows that the action and reaction of matter are equal and contrary ( N ... extending indefinitely in space , and including all the bodies of the system in its action . Kepler also deduced from ...
... extends to the moon ; and , as expe- rience shows that the action and reaction of matter are equal and contrary ( N ... extending indefinitely in space , and including all the bodies of the system in its action . Kepler also deduced from ...
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... the action of these two planets alone ; but , if the action of all the planets were esti- mated , the cycle would extend to millions of years . That part of the disturbing force is now to be SECT . III . 17 VARIATION IN EXCENTRICITY .
... the action of these two planets alone ; but , if the action of all the planets were esti- mated , the cycle would extend to millions of years . That part of the disturbing force is now to be SECT . III . 17 VARIATION IN EXCENTRICITY .
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... extending through unknown ages . At the present time the inclinations of all the orbits are decreasing , but so slowly , that the inclination of Jupiter's orbit is only about six minutes less than it was in the age of Ptolemy . But , in ...
... extending through unknown ages . At the present time the inclinations of all the orbits are decreasing , but so slowly , that the inclination of Jupiter's orbit is only about six minutes less than it was in the age of Ptolemy . But , in ...
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... extends to a few centuries , it may be regarded as an epitome of that grand cycle which will not be accomplished by the planets in myriads of ages . The revolutions of the satel- lites about Jupiter are precisely similar to those of the ...
... extends to a few centuries , it may be regarded as an epitome of that grand cycle which will not be accomplished by the planets in myriads of ages . The revolutions of the satel- lites about Jupiter are precisely similar to those of the ...
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... and maintained them , notwithstanding the secular inequalities to which they are liable . They extend to the synodic motions ( N. 92 ) of the satellites ; consequently they SECT . IV . PERTURBATIONS OF THE SATELLITES . 29.
... and maintained them , notwithstanding the secular inequalities to which they are liable . They extend to the synodic motions ( N. 92 ) of the satellites ; consequently they SECT . IV . PERTURBATIONS OF THE SATELLITES . 29.
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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