Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Volume 9Astronomical Society of the Pacific., 1897 |
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Page 34
... light , but the clouds being thick obscured it presently . It had a very long tail and appeared to the E. S. E. " A real comet of this magnitude could not have escaped other observers . Clouds , however , seem rather a frequent ...
... light , but the clouds being thick obscured it presently . It had a very long tail and appeared to the E. S. E. " A real comet of this magnitude could not have escaped other observers . Clouds , however , seem rather a frequent ...
Page 35
... light would also be thrown on its origin . Possibly , the present paper may lead to the publication of similar observations already made in America . The subject is , I think , worthy of the attention of astronomers . Even if the ...
... light would also be thrown on its origin . Possibly , the present paper may lead to the publication of similar observations already made in America . The subject is , I think , worthy of the attention of astronomers . Even if the ...
Page 37
... light tremors between . Reported by Professor C. W. FRIEND . February 5. Tauquiz Mountain ( near San Jacinto ) . Volcanic eruption . ( ? ) February 6. East Clallam ( Wash . ) , 9:55 P. M. February 13 . Redding , 10 ± A. M .; Weaverville ...
... light tremors between . Reported by Professor C. W. FRIEND . February 5. Tauquiz Mountain ( near San Jacinto ) . Volcanic eruption . ( ? ) February 6. East Clallam ( Wash . ) , 9:55 P. M. February 13 . Redding , 10 ± A. M .; Weaverville ...
Page 43
... light compared to the Sun's surface . In this case , also , " bad seeing " somewhat inter- fered with the best results . Owing to the great size of the spot , it will probably last for more than a revolution of the Sun , and its ...
... light compared to the Sun's surface . In this case , also , " bad seeing " somewhat inter- fered with the best results . Owing to the great size of the spot , it will probably last for more than a revolution of the Sun , and its ...
Page 44
... light . The upper and lower edges of the train were bluish in color . The head was scintillating . It did not burst , nor did I hear an explosion . I happened to be looking at Mars and saw it from beginning to end . It did not appear to ...
... light . The upper and lower edges of the train were bluish in color . The head was scintillating . It did not burst , nor did I hear an explosion . I happened to be looking at Mars and saw it from beginning to end . It did not appear to ...
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