Astronomy for the use of schools and academies (1882)
Gillet, J. A. (Joseph Anthony), 1837-1908, Rolfe, W. J. (William James), 1827-1910 · New York : Potter, Ainsworth, & Co. · leaf 136
inator that we see these crater-like spots to the bestadvantage ; as it is there that the rising or setting sun casts ASTRONOMY. II9 long shadows over the lunar landscape, and brings eleva-tions into bold relief. They vary greatly in size ; some beingso large as to bear a sensible proportion to the… … Fig. 135- be evident from Fig. 135. which is from a photograph of amodel of the moon constructed by Nasmyth. This same feature is nearly as marked in Figs. 131 and132, which are copies of Rutherfords photographs of themoon. 116. Lunar Craters.—The smaller saucer-shaped forma-tions on the surface of…
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