The Gallery of Nature; a Pictorial and Descriptive Tour Through Creation, Illustrative of the Wonders of Astronmy, Physical Geography, and Geology |
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... owing to the optical illusion which the presence of a strong light creates , that of apparently augmenting the magni- tude of objects . Two causes contribute to render the dark portion of the lunar disk invisible in other stages of her ...
... owing to the optical illusion which the presence of a strong light creates , that of apparently augmenting the magni- tude of objects . Two causes contribute to render the dark portion of the lunar disk invisible in other stages of her ...
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... owing to the inclination of her orbit 5 ° to the ecliptic , carrying her above or below it , and only suffers an eclipse , when , besides being in opposition to the sun , she is in or near the plane of the earth's path . The shadow of ...
... owing to the inclination of her orbit 5 ° to the ecliptic , carrying her above or below it , and only suffers an eclipse , when , besides being in opposition to the sun , she is in or near the plane of the earth's path . The shadow of ...
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... owing to its being so near the planet , and this is generally true of the second . On the other hand , the satellites pass between Jupiter and the sun in their revolution round him , and then project their shadows upon the enlightened ...
... owing to its being so near the planet , and this is generally true of the second . On the other hand , the satellites pass between Jupiter and the sun in their revolution round him , and then project their shadows upon the enlightened ...
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Illustrated TitleAstronomy | 14 |
Sycne near Alexandria | 89 |
Translation of the Earth in space | 159 |
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