On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page ix
... Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun- It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its ...
... Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun- It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its ...
Page x
... Position of their Orbits Singular Laws among the Motions of the first Three Satellites Eclipses of the Satellites Velocity of Aberration Ethereal Medium Satellites of Saturn and Light- Uranus -- - - - -- Page 27 SECTION V. Lunar Theory ...
... Position of their Orbits Singular Laws among the Motions of the first Three Satellites Eclipses of the Satellites Velocity of Aberration Ethereal Medium Satellites of Saturn and Light- Uranus -- - - - -- Page 27 SECTION V. Lunar Theory ...
Page xi
... Position of the Axis of Rotation on the Surface of the Earth invariable - Ocean not sufficient to restore the Equilibrium of the Earth if deranged Its Density and mean Depth - Internal Structure of the Earth Precession and Nutation ...
... Position of the Axis of Rotation on the Surface of the Earth invariable - Ocean not sufficient to restore the Equilibrium of the Earth if deranged Its Density and mean Depth - Internal Structure of the Earth Precession and Nutation ...
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... position . The angular distance of a planet from the plane of the ecliptic is its latitude ( N. 54 ) , which is south or north according as the planet is south or north of that plane . When the planet is in the plane of the ecliptic ...
... position . The angular distance of a planet from the plane of the ecliptic is its latitude ( N. 54 ) , which is south or north according as the planet is south or north of that plane . When the planet is in the plane of the ecliptic ...
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... position of its orbit must be ascertained by observation . This depends upon seven quantities , called the elements of the orbit ( N. 57 ) . These are , the length of the major axis , and the ex- centricity , which determine the form of ...
... position of its orbit must be ascertained by observation . This depends upon seven quantities , called the elements of the orbit ( N. 57 ) . These are , the length of the major axis , and the ex- centricity , which determine the form of ...
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