Sharpless, Isaac, 1848-1920, Philips, G. M. (George Morris), 1851-1920, joint author · Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott company · leaf 130
circle, although it could easily see that the earthis not in the centre of the orbit. The point in themoons orbit which is nearest to the earth is called theperigee ;l the farthest point is the apogee.2 121. The Moons Path around the Sim.—While themoon is revolving about the earth, the earth itself… … Fig. 27.—The Dotted Line, Part of the Earths Path around the Sun. TheFull Line, Part of the Moons Path around the Sun. When the earth is at E, the moon is just in front of it,at M. But the earth by its attraction holds the moonback, and gradually gains upon it, until, one week later,at E2 and M2,…
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