On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... tion is the sole cause of perturbation , and the difference between the disturbing planet's action on the sun and on the disturbed planet constitutes the disturbing force , which consequently varies in intensity and direction with every ...
... tion is the sole cause of perturbation , and the difference between the disturbing planet's action on the sun and on the disturbed planet constitutes the disturbing force , which consequently varies in intensity and direction with every ...
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... tion , while these vicissitudes embrace myriads of ages . The proof is simple and conclusive . All the variations of the solar system , secular as well as periodic , are expressed analytically by the sines and cosines of circular arcs ...
... tion , while these vicissitudes embrace myriads of ages . The proof is simple and conclusive . All the variations of the solar system , secular as well as periodic , are expressed analytically by the sines and cosines of circular arcs ...
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... tion and form of the orbits of such of the telescopic planets as revolve within that zone will be subject to unlimited variations . But the orbits of those more remote from the sun than Flora , or beyond 2.20 , will be stable , so that ...
... tion and form of the orbits of such of the telescopic planets as revolve within that zone will be subject to unlimited variations . But the orbits of those more remote from the sun than Flora , or beyond 2.20 , will be stable , so that ...
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... tion , either to the plane of Jupiter's equator , or to that of his orbit , but to certain planes passing between the two , and through their intersection . These have a greater inclination to his equator the farther the satellite is ...
... tion , either to the plane of Jupiter's equator , or to that of his orbit , but to certain planes passing between the two , and through their intersection . These have a greater inclination to his equator the farther the satellite is ...
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... tion that the mean motion of the first satellite , plus twice that of the third , is equal to three times that of the second ; and that the mean longitude of the first satellite , minus three times that of the second , plus twice that ...
... tion that the mean motion of the first satellite , plus twice that of the third , is equal to three times that of the second ; and that the mean longitude of the first satellite , minus three times that of the second , plus twice that ...
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