Elements of astronomy ... with explanatory notes, and questions for examination (1855)
Brocklesby, John, 1811-1889 · New York, Farmer, Brace & co. · leaf 148
s differ-ence, that the curves are now in a direction opposite to thatwhich took for the six preceding months. 254. By observing the changes in the paths of thespots with great attention, astronomers have beenenabled to ascertain the position of the solar equator withreference to the plane of the… … INCLINATION OF THE SUNS EQUATOR TO THE ECLIPTIC. equator, which makes with FC, the direction of the planeof the ecliptic, an angle of about 7} degrees. 255. Physical Nature of the Sun. Various opin-ions have been entertained by astronomers respectingthe constitution of this immense body. La Place…
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