Handbook of AstronomyLockwood & Company, 1875 - 528 pages |
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according actual altitude angle appear ascertained astronomical atmosphere attraction axis bodies called cause celestial centre circle comet compared consequently considerable continued density determined diameter direction discovered discovery disk distance disturbing earth east ecliptic edge effect equal equator evident exactly explained expressed extreme feet firmament fixed follows force give given globe greater greatest heat heavens hemisphere Herschel horizon increase indicated interval Jupiter known length less light limits magnitude mass matter mean measured meridian miles minute moon motion move nearly necessary night object observed opposition orbit parallel pass perihelion period phenomena physical planet Plate pole position precision presented principle produced relative represented revolve ring rotation round satellites seen side solar space sphere stars successive sun's supposed surface telescope tion transit turned vertical visible wires zenith
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