Mechanism of the HeavensJ. Murray, 1831 - 621 pages |
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Page ix
... axis , it becomes flattened at the poles , and bulges at the equa- tor , in consequence of the centrifugal force arising from the velocity of rotation . For , the centrifugal force diminishes the gravity of the particles at the equator ...
... axis , it becomes flattened at the poles , and bulges at the equa- tor , in consequence of the centrifugal force arising from the velocity of rotation . For , the centrifugal force diminishes the gravity of the particles at the equator ...
Page x
... axis of rotation , and the reaction of that matter on the moon is the cause of a corresponding nutation in the lunar orbit . If a sphere at rest in space receives an impulse passing through its centre of gravity , all its parts will ...
... axis of rotation , and the reaction of that matter on the moon is the cause of a corresponding nutation in the lunar orbit . If a sphere at rest in space receives an impulse passing through its centre of gravity , all its parts will ...
Page xiii
... axes of all the orbits , have a direct , but variable motion in space , excepting those of Venus , which are ... axis of Jupiter's orbit requires no less than 197561 years to perform its revolution from the disturbing action of ...
... axes of all the orbits , have a direct , but variable motion in space , excepting those of Venus , which are ... axis of Jupiter's orbit requires no less than 197561 years to perform its revolution from the disturbing action of ...
Page xix
... axis of a telescope directed to it ; but if the earth were to begin to move in its orbit with its usual velocity , these rays would strike against the side of the tube ; it would therefore be necessary to incline the telescope a little ...
... axis of a telescope directed to it ; but if the earth were to begin to move in its orbit with its usual velocity , these rays would strike against the side of the tube ; it would therefore be necessary to incline the telescope a little ...
Page xxiii
... axis of the terrestrial orbit to do the same . It is evident that the same secular variation which changes the sun's distance from the earth , and occasions the acceleration in the moon's mean motion , must affect the motion of the ...
... axis of the terrestrial orbit to do the same . It is evident that the same secular variation which changes the sun's distance from the earth , and occasions the acceleration in the moon's mean motion , must affect the motion of the ...
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