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
The four chief aspectsof an inferior planetas seen from theearth are shown inFi§- x44- Fig. 144, in which 5 represents the sun, P the planet, and E the earth.When the planet is between the earth and the sun, as at P, it is said to be in infe-rior conjunction.When it is in the same direction as the… … as at P and P it is said to be at its greatest elongation. ASTRONOMY. 31 126. Apparent Motion of an Inferior Pla7iet. — When theplanet is at P, if it could be seen at all, it would appearin the heavens at A. As it moves from P to P\ it willappear to move in the heavens from A to B. Then, as itmoves…
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