On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 10
... give the place of a planet in space . Its dis- tance from the sun ( N. 56 ) must also be known ; and , for the complete determination of its elliptical motion , the nature and position of its orbit must be ascertained by observation ...
... give the place of a planet in space . Its dis- tance from the sun ( N. 56 ) must also be known ; and , for the complete determination of its elliptical motion , the nature and position of its orbit must be ascertained by observation ...
Page 29
... give the values of their masses with considerable accuracy - a striking proof of the power of analysis . ยท A singular law obtains among the mean motions and mean longitudes of the first three satellites . It appears from observa- tion ...
... give the values of their masses with considerable accuracy - a striking proof of the power of analysis . ยท A singular law obtains among the mean motions and mean longitudes of the first three satellites . It appears from observa- tion ...
Page 30
... gives the difference of the meri- dians in time , and , consequently , the longitude of the place of observation . The longitude is determined with extreme preci- sion whenever it is possible to convey the time instantaneously by means ...
... gives the difference of the meri- dians in time , and , consequently , the longitude of the place of observation . The longitude is determined with extreme preci- sion whenever it is possible to convey the time instantaneously by means ...
Page 43
... gives the ratio of the forces , the ratio of the distances of the sun and moon from the earth is obtained . Hence it appears that the sun's mean distance from the earth is 399-7 or nearly 400 times greater than that of the moon . The ...
... gives the ratio of the forces , the ratio of the distances of the sun and moon from the earth is obtained . Hence it appears that the sun's mean distance from the earth is 399-7 or nearly 400 times greater than that of the moon . The ...
Page 45
... gives the particles a tendency to accumulate at the equator , though not altogether ; otherwise the sea , by the superior mobility of its particles , would flow towards the equator and leave the poles dry . Besides , it is well known ...
... gives the particles a tendency to accumulate at the equator , though not altogether ; otherwise the sea , by the superior mobility of its particles , would flow towards the equator and leave the poles dry . Besides , it is well known ...
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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