On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 13
... Position of the Orbit in its own Plane Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own ...
... Position of the Orbit in its own Plane Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own ...
Page 14
... position . The 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 ...
... position . The 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 ...
Page 15
... position of the orbit with regard to the plane of the ecliptic . It has been observed , that the radius vector of a ... positions more directly , and for a longer time , under the influence of the dis- turbing force than in others . And ...
... position of the orbit with regard to the plane of the ecliptic . It has been observed , that the radius vector of a ... positions more directly , and for a longer time , under the influence of the dis- turbing force than in others . And ...
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... positions of the planets , to put an end to the vicissitudes of the seasons , and to bring about collisions which would involve our whole system , now ... position of their orbits , while the orbits of 20 SECT . III . STABILITY OF SYSTEM .
... positions of the planets , to put an end to the vicissitudes of the seasons , and to bring about collisions which would involve our whole system , now ... position of their orbits , while the orbits of 20 SECT . III . STABILITY OF SYSTEM .
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... position ; for , though liable to mutations of very long periods , they return again exactly to what they originally were , oscillat- ing between very narrow limits ; but he found a zone of instability between the orbit of Mars , and ...
... position ; for , though liable to mutations of very long periods , they return again exactly to what they originally were , oscillat- ing between very narrow limits ; but he found a zone of instability between the orbit of Mars , and ...
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