Electro astronomical atlas ... with explanatory notes, questions and answers (1874)
Spoor, J. W. (Joseph W.) · Albany, N.Y., Weed, Parsons and Company · leaf 125
orce ? A. In the year 1833,November 12th, Aragocompared the shower toa fall of snow. Q. When did the lastperiodic shower occur % A. It was again observed on the 14th of No-vember, 1867. Q. How is the regularity of these seasons ac-counted for or determined % A. On the principle of the regularity of… … Q. How can you account for the brilliant dis-play of light exhibited in their passing throughthe heavens \ A. Their light seems to be produced by their rapid flight through the atmosphere, causing their ignition by the compression of the air and their consumption in their passage. Q. What are we…
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