On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 37
... Consequently the attraction of the earth has had a more and more powerful effect on the moon , and has been con- tinually diminishing the size of the lunar orbit . So that the moon's velocity has been gradually augmenting for many centu ...
... Consequently the attraction of the earth has had a more and more powerful effect on the moon , and has been con- tinually diminishing the size of the lunar orbit . So that the moon's velocity has been gradually augmenting for many centu ...
Page 38
... consequently appears , from theory as well as observation , that both these elements are subject to a secular inequality , arising from the variation in the excentricity of the earth's orbit , which connects them with the Acceleration ...
... consequently appears , from theory as well as observation , that both these elements are subject to a secular inequality , arising from the variation in the excentricity of the earth's orbit , which connects them with the Acceleration ...
Page 43
... consequently the distance of the object is found . The angle under which the base of the triangle is seen from the object is the parallax of that object . It evidently in- creases and decreases with the distance . Therefore the base ...
... consequently the distance of the object is found . The angle under which the base of the triangle is seen from the object is the parallax of that object . It evidently in- creases and decreases with the distance . Therefore the base ...
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... consequently its figure , become known . This , indeed , is assuming the earth to be an ellipsoid of revolution ; but the actual measurement of the globe will show how far it corresponds with that solid in figure and constitution . The ...
... consequently its figure , become known . This , indeed , is assuming the earth to be an ellipsoid of revolution ; but the actual measurement of the globe will show how far it corresponds with that solid in figure and constitution . The ...
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... Consequently , the convexity of the earth diminishes from the equator to the poles . Were the earth an ellipsoid of revolution , the meridians would be ellipses whose lesser axes would coincide with the axis of rotation , and all the ...
... Consequently , the convexity of the earth diminishes from the equator to the poles . Were the earth an ellipsoid of revolution , the meridians would be ellipses whose lesser axes would coincide with the axis of rotation , and all the ...
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61 Cygni action appears atmosphere attraction bismuth bodies cause centre centrifugal force chemical colour comet consequently copper crystal dark degree density diamagnetic diameter diminishes direction disturbing double stars earth ecliptic effect electricity equal equator ethereal medium excentricity Fcap force glass gravitation greater heat hemisphere increase intensity Jupiter latitude length light lines liquid longitude luminous lunar magnetic major axis mass meridian metallic miles moon motion move nearly nebula nodal lines nodes northern hemisphere NOTE nutation observed optic axis orbit oscillations parallax paramagnetic particles passing perihelion periodic phenomena planets plate polarized pole position Post 8vo produced quantity rays reflected refraction refrangible revolution revolving right angles rings rotation round satellites Sir John Herschel solar spectrum space stars substances sun's surface telescope temperature terrestrial tion tourmaline transmitted tricity undulations Uranus vapour variation velocity vibrations Vols Voltaic waves wire Woodcuts