On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... ecliptic . It has been observed , that the radius vector of a planet , moving in a perfectly elliptical orbit , passes over equal spaces or areas in equal times ; a circumstance which is independent of the law of the force , and would ...
... ecliptic . It has been observed , that the radius vector of a planet , moving in a perfectly elliptical orbit , passes over equal spaces or areas in equal times ; a circumstance which is independent of the law of the force , and would ...
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... ecliptic , and sometimes increases its inclination to that plane . In consequence of which , its nodes alternately recede or advance on the ecliptic ( N. 73 ) . When the disturbing planet is in the line of the disturbed planet's nodes ...
... ecliptic , and sometimes increases its inclination to that plane . In consequence of which , its nodes alternately recede or advance on the ecliptic ( N. 73 ) . When the disturbing planet is in the line of the disturbed planet's nodes ...
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... ecliptic ( N. 71 ) itself is in motion from the mutual action of the earth and planets , so that the whole is a compound phenomenon of great complexity , extending through unknown ages . At the present time the inclinations of all the ...
... ecliptic ( N. 71 ) itself is in motion from the mutual action of the earth and planets , so that the whole is a compound phenomenon of great complexity , extending through unknown ages . At the present time the inclinations of all the ...
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... ecliptic , and the revolutions of all the bodies , as well planets as satellites , in the same direction . These secure the perpetual stability of the solar system ( N. 77 ) . However , at the time that the stability was proved by La ...
... ecliptic , and the revolutions of all the bodies , as well planets as satellites , in the same direction . These secure the perpetual stability of the solar system ( N. 77 ) . However , at the time that the stability was proved by La ...
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... ecliptic is about 7o , which is more than that of any of the large planets . Neptune's * The mean distance of the earth from the sun is 95,000,000 miles , but to avoid the inconvenience of large numbers , it is assumed to be the unit of ...
... ecliptic is about 7o , which is more than that of any of the large planets . Neptune's * The mean distance of the earth from the sun is 95,000,000 miles , but to avoid the inconvenience of large numbers , it is assumed to be the unit of ...
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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