On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 87
... existence , and proves that , even at that early time , they must have made considerable progress in science . " The ancient state of the heavens may now be computed with great accuracy ; and , by comparing the results of calculation ...
... existence , and proves that , even at that early time , they must have made considerable progress in science . " The ancient state of the heavens may now be computed with great accuracy ; and , by comparing the results of calculation ...
Page 88
... existence of that empire for more than 4700 years . The epoch of the lunar tables of the Indians , supposed by Bailly to be 3000 years before the Chris- tian era , was proved by La Place , from the acceleration of the moon , not to be ...
... existence of that empire for more than 4700 years . The epoch of the lunar tables of the Indians , supposed by Bailly to be 3000 years before the Chris- tian era , was proved by La Place , from the acceleration of the moon , not to be ...
Page 93
... existence of the causes or to trace the laws of their effects . Like the theory of probabilities , it is a happy supplement to the ignorance and weakness of the human mind . Since the disturbing action of the sun and moon can only ...
... existence of the causes or to trace the laws of their effects . Like the theory of probabilities , it is a happy supplement to the ignorance and weakness of the human mind . Since the disturbing action of the sun and moon can only ...
Page 124
... existence of the counter - currents above the trade - winds . On the Peak of Teneriffe the prevailing winds are from the west . Light clouds have frequently been seen moving rapidly from west to east at a very great height above the ...
... existence of the counter - currents above the trade - winds . On the Peak of Teneriffe the prevailing winds are from the west . Light clouds have frequently been seen moving rapidly from west to east at a very great height above the ...
Page 132
... existence of vibrations incomparably more frequent than any of which we are conscious , we may imagine that animals like the Grylli , whose powers appear to commence nearly where ours terminate , may have the faculty of hearing still ...
... existence of vibrations incomparably more frequent than any of which we are conscious , we may imagine that animals like the Grylli , whose powers appear to commence nearly where ours terminate , may have the faculty of hearing still ...
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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