On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesMurray, 1858 - 555 pages |
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Page 32
... equator . Thus a high degree of scientific knowledge has been requisite to dispel the errors of the senses ( N. 237 ) . The little that is known of the theories of the satellites of Saturn and Uranus is , in all respects , similar to ...
... equator . Thus a high degree of scientific knowledge has been requisite to dispel the errors of the senses ( N. 237 ) . The little that is known of the theories of the satellites of Saturn and Uranus is , in all respects , similar to ...
Page 33
... equator of Uranus we know nothing , nor of his compression ; but the orbits of his satellites are nearly per- pendicular to the plane of the ecliptic ; and , by analogy , they ought to be in the plane of his equator . Uranus is so ...
... equator of Uranus we know nothing , nor of his compression ; but the orbits of his satellites are nearly per- pendicular to the plane of the ecliptic ; and , by analogy , they ought to be in the plane of his equator . Uranus is so ...
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... equator occasions periodic variations in her longitude , and also that remarkable inequality in her latitude , already mentioned as a nutation in the lunar orbit , which diminishes its inclination to the ecliptic when the moon's ...
... equator occasions periodic variations in her longitude , and also that remarkable inequality in her latitude , already mentioned as a nutation in the lunar orbit , which diminishes its inclination to the ecliptic when the moon's ...
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... equator to the poles , where it ceases . Now it is clear that these two forces are in direct opposition to each other in the equator alone , and that gravity is there diminished by the whole effect of the centrifugal force , whereas ...
... equator to the poles , where it ceases . Now it is clear that these two forces are in direct opposition to each other in the equator alone , and that gravity is there diminished by the whole effect of the centrifugal force , whereas ...
Page 45
... equator , where they accu- mulate till their numbers compensate the diminution of gravity , which makes the mass bulge at the equator , and become flattened at the poles . It appears , then , that the influence of the centrifugal force ...
... equator , where they accu- mulate till their numbers compensate the diminution of gravity , which makes the mass bulge at the equator , and become flattened at the poles . It appears , then , that the influence of the centrifugal force ...
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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