On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... is exhibited in the nice adjustment of these forces , at once the cause of the variety and of the order of Nature . SECTION III . Perturbations , Periodic and Secular three Partial 12 SECT . II . STABILITY OF SOLAR SYSTEM .
... is exhibited in the nice adjustment of these forces , at once the cause of the variety and of the order of Nature . SECTION III . Perturbations , Periodic and Secular three Partial 12 SECT . II . STABILITY OF SOLAR SYSTEM .
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Mary Somerville. SECTION III . Perturbations , Periodic and Secular three Partial Forces - - - - Disturbing Action equivalent to - Tangential Force the cause of the Periodic In- equalities in Longitude , and Secular Inequalities in the ...
Mary Somerville. SECTION III . Perturbations , Periodic and Secular three Partial Forces - - - - Disturbing Action equivalent to - Tangential Force the cause of the Periodic In- equalities in Longitude , and Secular Inequalities in the ...
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... periodic inequalities are merely transient deviations of a planet from its path , the most remarkable of which only lasts about 918 years ; but , in consequence of the secular disturbances , the apsides , or extremities of the major ...
... periodic inequalities are merely transient deviations of a planet from its path , the most remarkable of which only lasts about 918 years ; but , in consequence of the secular disturbances , the apsides , or extremities of the major ...
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... periodic inequalities in the planet's latitude , and affects the position of the orbit with regard to the plane of the ecliptic . It has been observed , that the radius vector of a planet , moving in a perfectly elliptical orbit ...
... periodic inequalities in the planet's latitude , and affects the position of the orbit with regard to the plane of the ecliptic . It has been observed , that the radius vector of a planet , moving in a perfectly elliptical orbit ...
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... periodic perturbations in latitude , secular variations in the inclination of the orbit , and a retrograde motion to its nodes on the true plane of the ecliptic ( N. 71 ) . This force tends to pull the disturbed body above , or push ( N ...
... periodic perturbations in latitude , secular variations in the inclination of the orbit , and a retrograde motion to its nodes on the true plane of the ecliptic ( N. 71 ) . This force tends to pull the disturbed body above , or push ( N ...
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