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 147
ten matter, whose superior luminosity marks the courseof the cracks in all directions from the crater as theircommon centre. So numerous are these bright streakswhen examined by the aid of the telescope, and they giveto this region of the moons surface such increased lumi-nosity, that, when viewed… … Inferior Planets. The Inferior Planets.—The inferior planets are those which lie be-tween the earth andthe sun. and whoseorbits are includedby that of the earth.They are Mercuryand Venus. 125. Aspects of anInferior Planet. —The four chief aspectsof an inferior planetas seen from theearth are shown…
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