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 346
of the Zodiacal Light.—The phenomenon known as the zodiacal light consists of avery faint luminosity, which may be seen rising from thewestern horizon after twilight on any clear winter or springevening, also from the eastern horizon just before daybreakin the summer or autumn. It extends out on… … Fig. 360. 320 ASTRONOMY. when it gradually fades away. In a very clear, tropicalatmosphere, it has been traced all the way across theheavens from east to west, thus forming a complete ring.The general appearance of this column of light, as seenin the morning, in the latitude of Europe, is shown…
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