Recreations in AstronomyJohn W. Parker, 1840 - 340 pàgines |
Des de l'interior del llibre
Resultats 1 - 5 de 20.
Pàgina 15
... reference to one another , and also to the Earth ; but the first theory which had attained a name and an import- ance in the early ages of the world , was that of Ptolemy , a distinguished Egyptian astronomer , who lived about one ...
... reference to one another , and also to the Earth ; but the first theory which had attained a name and an import- ance in the early ages of the world , was that of Ptolemy , a distinguished Egyptian astronomer , who lived about one ...
Pàgina 16
... - site motion , with reference to the other planets ; while at other times they seemed to be stationary . To account for this , he was obliged to suppose that those Saturn Sun 17 Fig . 3 . Earth Moon Mercury 16 THEORY OF PTOLEMY .
... - site motion , with reference to the other planets ; while at other times they seemed to be stationary . To account for this , he was obliged to suppose that those Saturn Sun 17 Fig . 3 . Earth Moon Mercury 16 THEORY OF PTOLEMY .
Pàgina 74
... reference to that line . It will now be understood what is meant when we say that the plane of the orbit of Mercury is inclined at an angle of about seven degrees to the plane of the ecliptic , the latter term being always reserved for ...
... reference to that line . It will now be understood what is meant when we say that the plane of the orbit of Mercury is inclined at an angle of about seven degrees to the plane of the ecliptic , the latter term being always reserved for ...
Pàgina 76
... reference to the smaller or greater distance of the planet from the Earth . This , however , is not all . If the planet be either a little above , or a little below the line which joins the centres of the Earth and the Sun , it is still ...
... reference to the smaller or greater distance of the planet from the Earth . This , however , is not all . If the planet be either a little above , or a little below the line which joins the centres of the Earth and the Sun , it is still ...
Pàgina 113
... reference to the Sun and Moon , implies a flat circular appearance , such as is presented by the Sun , Moon , and other heavenly bodies when magnified ; it is derived from the Greek word for hurling , the disk being a flat circular ...
... reference to the Sun and Moon , implies a flat circular appearance , such as is presented by the Sun , Moon , and other heavenly bodies when magnified ; it is derived from the Greek word for hurling , the disk being a flat circular ...
Altres edicions - Mostra-ho tot
Frases i termes més freqüents
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
Passatges populars
Pàgina 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.
Pàgina 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.
Pàgina 238 - Their distance argues, and their swift return Diurnal), merely to officiate light Round this opacous earth, this punctual spot...
Pàgina 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.
Pàgina 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.
Pàgina 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.
Pàgina 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.
Pàgina 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.
Pàgina 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...
Pàgina 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!