On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page ix
... 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 own Plane - Perpendicular Force the cause of Periodic Perturbations ...
... 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 own Plane - Perpendicular Force the cause of Periodic Perturbations ...
Page x
... Variation Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own Motion Excentricity and Inclination of Lunar Orbit invariable Acceleration Secular Variation in Nodes and Perigee - Motion ...
... Variation Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own Motion Excentricity and Inclination of Lunar Orbit invariable Acceleration Secular Variation in Nodes and Perigee - Motion ...
Page xii
... Variations Oscillations - Trade - Winds - Cloud - Ring Monsoons - Rotation of Winds - Laws of Hurricanes Sound Nature of Waves Intensity - Noises - - SECTION XVI . Page 117 - Propagation of Sound illustrated by a Field of Standing Corn ...
... Variations Oscillations - Trade - Winds - Cloud - Ring Monsoons - Rotation of Winds - Laws of Hurricanes Sound Nature of Waves Intensity - Noises - - SECTION XVI . Page 117 - Propagation of Sound illustrated by a Field of Standing Corn ...
Page xv
... Variations in Double Progression proved to consist of Two Superposed Variations Discovery of the Periodicity of the Magnetic Storms The Decennial Period of the Magnetic Elements the same with that of the Solar Spots - Magnetism of the ...
... Variations in Double Progression proved to consist of Two Superposed Variations Discovery of the Periodicity of the Magnetic Storms The Decennial Period of the Magnetic Elements the same with that of the Solar Spots - Magnetism of the ...
Page xvi
... Variation in Sun's Light Parallax and Distances of the Fixed Stars - Masses of the Stars - Comparative Light of the Stars - Proper Motions of the Stars Apparent Motions of the Stars - Motion and Velocity of the Sun and Solar System ...
... Variation in Sun's Light Parallax and Distances of the Fixed Stars - Masses of the Stars - Comparative Light of the Stars - Proper Motions of the Stars Apparent Motions of the Stars - Motion and Velocity of the Sun and Solar System ...
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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