My observations, as far as they extend at present, seem to be in favour of the opinion that the nebulœ which give a gaseous spectrum are systems possessing a structure, and a purpose in relation to the universe, altogether distinct and of another order... British Almanac and Companion - Page 1061866Full view - About this book
| 1865 - 1144 pages
...observations, as far as they extend at present, seem to be in favour of the opinion that the nebulae which give a gaseous spectrum, are systems possessing...bodies to which our sun and the fixed stars belong. ' The nebulous star i Orionis was examined, but no peculiarity could be detected in its continuous... | |
| Royal Society (Great Britain) - 1865 - 634 pages
...observations, as far as they extend at present, seem to be in favour of the opinion that the nebulte which give a gaseous spectrum, are systems possessing...bodies to which our sun and the fixed stars belong. The nebulous star < Orionis was examined, but no peculiarity could be detected in its continuous spectrum*.... | |
| 1865 - 640 pages
...observation?, as far as they extend at present, seem to be in favour of the opinion that the nebula; which give a gaseous spectrum, are systems possessing...of cosmical bodies to which our sun and the fixed «tars belong. The nebulous star i Orionis was examined, but no peculiarity could be detected in its... | |
| 1865 - 564 pages
...matter in a much more condensed state. Mr. Huggins inclines to the opinion that the gaseous nebula; " are systems possessing a structure and a purpose in...bodies to which our sun and the fixed stars belong." With great admiration for Mr. Huggins' brilliant discoveries, and great respect for his scientific... | |
| 1865 - 332 pages
...at present, seem to be in favour of the opinion that the nebula) which give a gaseous spectrum, arc systems possessing a structure, and a purpose in relation...bodies to which our sun and the fixed stars belong. The nebulous ctar i Orionis was examined, but no peculiarity could be detected in its continuous spectrum.||... | |
| Royal Astronomical Society - 1865 - 316 pages
...gaseous spectrum are systems possessing a structure, and a relation to the universe, altogether distinct from the great group of cosmical bodies to which our Sun and the fixed stars belong." On the Date of a Communication of a Mode of Observing Transits without reference to Hearing or Touch.... | |
| 1867 - 400 pages
...gaseous spectrum are systerns possessing a structure, and a relation to the universe, altogether distinct from the great group of cosmical bodies to which our sun and the fixed stars belong." — Astron. 8oc. Notices. THE GEEAT NEBULA OF OKION. It does not always happen that a celestial object,... | |
| 1867 - 400 pages
...gaseous spectrum are systems possessing a structure, and a relation to the universe, altogether distinct from the great group of cosmical bodies to which our sun and the fixed stars belong." — Astron. Soc. Notices. THE GREAT NEBULA OF ORION. It does not always happen that a celestial object,... | |
| Edwin Dunkin - 1869 - 380 pages
...gaseous spectrum are systems possessing a structure, and a relation to the universe, altogether distinct from the great group of cosmical bodies to which our Sun and the fixed stars belong." The nebula shaped like a dumb-bell or hour-glass is in the constellation Vulpecula. This is another... | |
| 1870 - 398 pages
...continues, "as far as they extend at present, seem to be in favour of the opinion that the nebulae which give a gaseous spectrum are systems possessing...of cosmical bodies to which our Sun and the fixed stare belong." Venus begins to appear as the morning-star toward the end of the month. She is best... | |
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