On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page ix
... regard to the Plane of the Ecliptic- Mean Motion and Major Axis Invariable Stability of System - Effects of a Resisting . Medium - Invariable Plane of the Solar System and of the Universe — Great Inequality of Jupiter and Saturn 13 ...
... regard to the Plane of the Ecliptic- Mean Motion and Major Axis Invariable Stability of System - Effects of a Resisting . Medium - Invariable Plane of the Solar System and of the Universe — Great Inequality of Jupiter and Saturn 13 ...
Page xi
... Particles - Height of Atmosphere - Chemical Affinity- Definite Proportions and Relative Weights of Atoms - Faraday's Discovery with regard to Affinity - Capillary Attraction 102 - SECTION XV . Analysis of the Atmosphere - Its CONTENTS . xi.
... Particles - Height of Atmosphere - Chemical Affinity- Definite Proportions and Relative Weights of Atoms - Faraday's Discovery with regard to Affinity - Capillary Attraction 102 - SECTION XV . Analysis of the Atmosphere - Its CONTENTS . xi.
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... regard to the Plane of the Ecliptic Mean Motion and Major Axis Invariable Stability of System Effects of a Resisting Medium - ― - - Invariable Plane of the Solar System and of the Universe Great Inequality of Jupiter and Saturn . THE ...
... regard to the Plane of the Ecliptic Mean Motion and Major Axis Invariable Stability of System Effects of a Resisting Medium - ― - - Invariable Plane of the Solar System and of the Universe Great Inequality of Jupiter and Saturn . THE ...
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... regard to the plane of the ecliptic . It has been observed , that the radius vector of a planet , moving in a perfectly elliptical orbit , passes over equal spaces or areas in equal times ; a circumstance which is independent of the law ...
... regard to the plane of the ecliptic . It has been observed , that the radius vector of a planet , moving in a perfectly elliptical orbit , passes over equal spaces or areas in equal times ; a circumstance which is independent of the law ...
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... regard to the stars . The major axis of Jupiter's orbit requires no less than 200,610 years to perform its sidereal revolution , and 22,748 years to accomplish its tropical revolution from the disturbing action of Saturn alone . A ...
... regard to the stars . The major axis of Jupiter's orbit requires no less than 200,610 years to perform its sidereal revolution , and 22,748 years to accomplish its tropical revolution from the disturbing action of Saturn alone . A ...
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