On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... moon on the matter at the earth's equator produces a nutation ( N. 33 ) in the axis ( N. 34 ) of rotation , and the reaction of that matter on the moon is the cause of a corresponding nutation in the lunar orbit ( N. 35 ) . If a sphere ...
... moon on the matter at the earth's equator produces a nutation ( N. 33 ) in the axis ( N. 34 ) of rotation , and the reaction of that matter on the moon is the cause of a corresponding nutation in the lunar orbit ( N. 35 ) . If a sphere ...
Page 30
... moon : the fourth satellite is not eclipsed so frequently as the others . The eclipses take place close to the disc of Jupiter when he is near opposition ( N. 93 ) ; but at times his shadow is so projected with regard to the earth ...
... moon : the fourth satellite is not eclipsed so frequently as the others . The eclipses take place close to the disc of Jupiter when he is near opposition ( N. 93 ) ; but at times his shadow is so projected with regard to the earth ...
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Mary Somerville. SECTION V. Lunar Theory - Periodic Perturbations of the Moon - Annual Equation Equation of Centre Direct and Indirect Evection - Variation Action of Planets The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own ...
Mary Somerville. SECTION V. Lunar Theory - Periodic Perturbations of the Moon - Annual Equation Equation of Centre Direct and Indirect Evection - Variation Action of Planets The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own ...
Page 35
... moon . Among the innumerable periodic inequalities to which the moon's motion in longitude is liable , the most remarkable are , the Equation of the Centre , which is the difference between the moon's mean and true longitude , the ...
... moon . Among the innumerable periodic inequalities to which the moon's motion in longitude is liable , the most remarkable are , the Equation of the Centre , which is the difference between the moon's mean and true longitude , the ...
Page 36
... moon both directly and indirectly ; their action on the earth alters its relative position with regard to the sun and moon , and occasions inequalities in the moon's motion , which are more considerable than those arising from their ...
... moon both directly and indirectly ; their action on the earth alters its relative position with regard to the sun and moon , and occasions inequalities in the moon's motion , which are more considerable than those arising from their ...
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