Astronomy for schools; upon the basis of Mons. Arago's lectures at the Royal observatory of Paris .. (1841)
Arago, F. (François), 1786-1853, Haskins, Roswell William, [from old catalog] ed · New York, Robinson, Pratt & co.; · leaf 180
178 THE EARTH. revolve slowly, they will experience no change ofform; but if a rapid rotary motion be imparted tothem, their poles will become depressed, and the cir-cles will extend themselves upon the sides, or equator. ANNUAL MOTION OF THE EARTH. We have seen that the earth revolves upon its…
Astronomy
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