Recreations in AstronomyJohn W. Parker, 1840 - 340 páginas |
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... consequence of the dull , lead- like appearance of that planet . The days of the week were respectively connected with each planet , as each planet was said , according to the old astrological rules , to be in the ascendant for the ...
... consequence of the dull , lead- like appearance of that planet . The days of the week were respectively connected with each planet , as each planet was said , according to the old astrological rules , to be in the ascendant for the ...
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... consequence of its reflecting the solar light to the Earth . There is every reason to believe that the Earth reflects light from its surface , just as we have described with respect to Mer- cury ; and that if there be inhabitants in any ...
... consequence of its reflecting the solar light to the Earth . There is every reason to believe that the Earth reflects light from its surface , just as we have described with respect to Mer- cury ; and that if there be inhabitants in any ...
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... consequence of his motion from west by south to east . Such a transit as this occurred about the middle of the day on May 5th , 1832. These transits of the planets show that they are opaque bodies , having no light of their own . * From ...
... consequence of his motion from west by south to east . Such a transit as this occurred about the middle of the day on May 5th , 1832. These transits of the planets show that they are opaque bodies , having no light of their own . * From ...
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... consequences , and in which the planet Venus rendered great service , —we mean the correct calculation of the Sun's parallax ; and from that , his distance from the Earth , by means of a transit of Venus across his disk . We have stated ...
... consequences , and in which the planet Venus rendered great service , —we mean the correct calculation of the Sun's parallax ; and from that , his distance from the Earth , by means of a transit of Venus across his disk . We have stated ...
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... consequence of the light of the Sun coming in a particular direction , the shadows being then compared with the whole diameter of the Moon . The bright spots are held to be the tops of lofty mountains illumined by sunshine ; two or ...
... consequence of the light of the Sun coming in a particular direction , the shadows being then compared with the whole diameter of the Moon . The bright spots are held to be the tops of lofty mountains illumined by sunshine ; two or ...
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Almanac altitude angle aphelion appear Aries astronomers atmosphere attraction axis called celestial celestial sphere centre circle circumstance comet constellation dark dial diameter direction disk distance Earth's orbit Earth's surface east equal equator fixed stars globe greater Greek heavenly bodies heavens Hence Herschel horizon immense inferior planet inhabitants Jupiter Latin latitude latter light and heat longitude luminous lunar magnitude Mars means Mercury meridian millions of miles Moon Moon's motion move round nearer night node o'clock observed oval parallax pass perihelion period planet point of Aries poles portion position Quadrant rays reckoned reflecting telescope refracting revolution revolve round right ascension ring rise rotation round the Earth round the Sun satellites Saturn seasons seen shadow side solar eclipse solar system space sphere spot Sun and Moon Sun-dial Sun's supposed telescope termed tides tion tropic twelve Uranus velocity Venus visible zenith Zodiac
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Página 235 - The wicked have waited for me to destroy me : but I will consider thy testimonies. 96 I have seen an end of all perfection : but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Página 44 - And God set them in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth, And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
Página 238 - Their distance argues, and their swift return Diurnal), merely to officiate light Round this opacous earth, this punctual spot...
Página 102 - And, missing thee, I walk unseen On the dry smooth-shaven green, To behold the wandering moon Riding near her highest noon, Like one that had been led astray Through the heaven's wide pathless way, And oft, as if her head she bow'd, Stooping through a fleecy cloud.
Página 236 - The' illustrious stranger passing, terror sheds On gazing -nations from his fiery train, Of length enormous, takes his ample round Through depths of ether ; coasts unnumber'd worlds Of more than solar glory; doubles wide Heaven's mighty cape; and then revisits earth, From the long travel of a thousand years.
Página 79 - Fairest of stars, last in the train of night, If better thou belong not to the dawn, Sure pledge of day, that crown'st the smiling morn With thy bright circlet, praise him in thy sphere, While day arises, that sweet hour of prime.
Página 152 - These, each exalting each, the statesman light Into the patriot; these, the public hope And eye to thee converting, bid the Muse Record what envy dares not flattery call. Now when the cheerless empire of the sky To Capricorn the Centaur Archer yields, And fierce Aquarius, stains th' inverted year ; Hung o'er the farthest verge of heaven, the sun Scarce spreads through ether the dejected day.
Página 43 - And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven, to divide the day from the night ; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and for years. And let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth ; and it was so.
Página 151 - To shake the sounding marsh, or from the shore The plovers when to scatter o'er the heath And sing their wild notes to the listening waste. At last from Aries rolls the bounteous sun, And the bright Bull receives him. Then no more Th...
Página 66 - Prime cheerer Light ! Of all material beings first, and best ! Efflux divine! Nature's resplendent robe! Without whose vesting beauty all were wrapt In unessential gloom; and thou, O Sun!