Mechanism of the HeavensJ. Murray, 1831 - 621 pages |
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Page xiii
... Secular Inequalities . In consequence of disturbances of this kind , the apsides , or extremities of the major axes of all the orbits , have a direct , but variable motion in space , excepting those of Venus , which are retrograde ; and ...
... Secular Inequalities . In consequence of disturbances of this kind , the apsides , or extremities of the major axes of all the orbits , have a direct , but variable motion in space , excepting those of Venus , which are retrograde ; and ...
Page xv
... inequalities are expressed is sufficient to assure us , that though we do ... secular variation of 52 " , 109 , occa- sioned by the reciprocal action of ... inequalities is without doubt the noblest truth in physical astronomy ; and , in ...
... inequalities are expressed is sufficient to assure us , that though we do ... secular variation of 52 " , 109 , occa- sioned by the reciprocal action of ... inequalities is without doubt the noblest truth in physical astronomy ; and , in ...
Page xvi
... secular inequalities deduced from the law of gravitation are so perfectly confirmed by observations , that analysis has become one of the most certain means of discovering the planetary irregularities , either when they are too small ...
... secular inequalities deduced from the law of gravitation are so perfectly confirmed by observations , that analysis has become one of the most certain means of discovering the planetary irregularities , either when they are too small ...
Page xxi
... secular inequalities ; but the mean motion , the nodes , and the perigee , are subject to very remarkable variations . From an eclipse observed at Babylon by the Chaldeans , on the 19th of March , seven hundred and twenty - one years ...
... secular inequalities ; but the mean motion , the nodes , and the perigee , are subject to very remarkable variations . From an eclipse observed at Babylon by the Chaldeans , on the 19th of March , seven hundred and twenty - one years ...
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... secular inequality , arising from the variation in the eccen- tricity of the earth's orbit , which connects them with the acce- leration ; so that both are retarded when the mean motion is anticipated . The secular variations in these ...
... secular inequality , arising from the variation in the eccen- tricity of the earth's orbit , which connects them with the acce- leration ; so that both are retarded when the mean motion is anticipated . The secular variations in these ...
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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