On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesMurray, 1858 - 555 pages |
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Page 49
... Consequently , the compression of the earth is equal to diminished by the whole increase of gravi- tation . So that its form will be known , if the whole increase of gravitation from the equator to the pole can be determined by ...
... Consequently , the compression of the earth is equal to diminished by the whole increase of gravi- tation . So that its form will be known , if the whole increase of gravitation from the equator to the pole can be determined by ...
Page 53
... Consequently the ratio of the parallaxes of these two bodies , being inversely as their distances , is given ; and as the transit gives the difference of the parallaxes , that of the sun is obtained . In 1769 the parallax of the sun was ...
... Consequently the ratio of the parallaxes of these two bodies , being inversely as their distances , is given ; and as the transit gives the difference of the parallaxes , that of the sun is obtained . In 1769 the parallax of the sun was ...
Page 57
... Consequently , if he were habitable by human beings , they would be unable to move , since their weight would be thirty times as great as it is here . A man of moderate size would weigh about two tons at the surface of the sun ; whereas ...
... Consequently , if he were habitable by human beings , they would be unable to move , since their weight would be thirty times as great as it is here . A man of moderate size would weigh about two tons at the surface of the sun ; whereas ...
Page 59
... consequently give the exact place of the body in the heavens , for any time assumed at pleasure , provided they can be reduced to numbers . But before the calculator begins his task the observer must furnish the necessary data , which ...
... consequently give the exact place of the body in the heavens , for any time assumed at pleasure , provided they can be reduced to numbers . But before the calculator begins his task the observer must furnish the necessary data , which ...
Page 62
... Adams had assigned to it eight months before had it been looked for . So closely did the results of these two great mathematicians agree . Neptune has a diameter of 39,793 miles , consequently he 62 SECT . VIII DISCOVERY OF NEPTUNE .
... Adams had assigned to it eight months before had it been looked for . So closely did the results of these two great mathematicians agree . Neptune has a diameter of 39,793 miles , consequently he 62 SECT . VIII DISCOVERY OF NEPTUNE .
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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