Popular Astronomy, Volume 50Goodsell Observatory of Carleton College, 1942 |
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Page 108
... planet by electrostatic forces . The planet , as it recedes , robs the sun of angular momentum . At this stage the gaseous mass has become a young planet . Due to rapid cooling , a liquid nucleus has formed at its center . Due to ...
... planet by electrostatic forces . The planet , as it recedes , robs the sun of angular momentum . At this stage the gaseous mass has become a young planet . Due to rapid cooling , a liquid nucleus has formed at its center . Due to ...
Page 109
... planets , Mercury and Pluto , have the most eccentric orbits . After the planet's approach toward the sun is halted , it begins to recede once more , due to two causes : first , friction of solar tides in the still liquid body of the planet ...
... planets , Mercury and Pluto , have the most eccentric orbits . After the planet's approach toward the sun is halted , it begins to recede once more , due to two causes : first , friction of solar tides in the still liquid body of the planet ...
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... planet will remain in- conspicuous due to its southerly declination . Venus . The planet Venus is now an evening star , having passed superior conjunction on November 16. By the end of December it may be possible to locate the planet ...
... planet will remain in- conspicuous due to its southerly declination . Venus . The planet Venus is now an evening star , having passed superior conjunction on November 16. By the end of December it may be possible to locate the planet ...
Contents
Bolide observed A bright 451 | 114 |
STELLAR DISTANCES FREDERICK SLOCUM | 117 |
METEORITIC FOSSILS BEN HUR WILSON | 125 |
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