Mechanism of the HeavensJ. Murray, 1831 - 621 pages |
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Page xvii
... satellites would be different from the influence of those that have none ; but the distances of the satellites from their primaries are incomparably less than the distances of the planets from the sun , and from one another , so that ...
... satellites would be different from the influence of those that have none ; but the distances of the satellites from their primaries are incomparably less than the distances of the planets from the sun , and from one another , so that ...
Page xviii
... satellites . Although the two first satellites sensibly move in circles , they acquire a small ellipticity from the dis- turbances they experience . The orbits of the satellites do not retain a permanent incli- nation , either to the ...
... satellites . Although the two first satellites sensibly move in circles , they acquire a small ellipticity from the dis- turbances they experience . The orbits of the satellites do not retain a permanent incli- nation , either to the ...
Page xx
... satellite . The same result obtained from sources so different , leaves not a doubt of its truth . Many such beautiful ... satellites to move nearly in the plane of its equator . Of the situation of the equator of Uranus we know nothing ...
... satellite . The same result obtained from sources so different , leaves not a doubt of its truth . Many such beautiful ... satellites to move nearly in the plane of its equator . Of the situation of the equator of Uranus we know nothing ...
Page xxxi
... satellites revolve , and inversely as the squares of their periodic times , the mass of the sun and of any planets which have satellites , may be compared with the mass of the earth . In this manner it is computed that the mass of the ...
... satellites revolve , and inversely as the squares of their periodic times , the mass of the sun and of any planets which have satellites , may be compared with the mass of the earth . In this manner it is computed that the mass of the ...
Page xxxiv
... satellites in the plane of his equator . The rings , by their mutual action , and that of the sun and satellites , must oscillate about the centre of Saturn , and pro- duce phenomena of light and shadow , whose periods extend to many ...
... satellites in the plane of his equator . The rings , by their mutual action , and that of the sun and satellites , must oscillate about the centre of Saturn , and pro- duce phenomena of light and shadow , whose periods extend to many ...
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A₁ action angle ascending node attraction axes axis B₁ becomes c'mv centre of gravity centrifugal force co-ordinates coefficients comets computed conic sections consequently cosines curve density depending determined differential direction disturbing forces dR dR dt dt earth eccentricity ecliptic elements epoch equal equilibrium equinoxes expression fixed plane fluid functions give hence inclination indefinitely small integral Jupiter latitude mass mean anomaly mean distance mean longitude mean motion moon moon's move nearly observation omitted orbit of Jupiter oscillations parallax particle perigee perihelion periodic inequalities perturbations planets preceding equation preceding values radius vector ratio regard rotation satellites Saturn secular inequalities secular variations sidereal sine spheroid square substituted surface system of bodies terrestrial theory tion true longitude Uranus velocity whence zero