Electro astronomical atlas ... with explanatory notes, questions and answers (1874)
Spoor, J. W. (Joseph W.) · Albany, N.Y., Weed, Parsons and Company · leaf 28
ower of its attraction. Q. What is known of the physical nature andconstitution of the Sun ? A. Various are the theories of astronomersrespecting its physical nature and constitution.The recent and most reliable hypothesis is, thatthe nucleus of the Sun is an incandescent solidor liquid mass. Q.… … LESSON VI. Analysis. — Hypothesis — Element — Electricity — Its Discovery — By Whom — Diversity of its Operation. A. Electricity is also derived from anotherGreek word, Electore, which signifies beamingsun. Remark.—This seems to indicate that the ancients supposedthe Sun to be the fountain of this…
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