Elements of astronomy ... with explanatory notes, and questions for examination (1855)
Brocklesby, John, 1811-1889 · New York, Farmer, Brace & co. · leaf 289
NEAP TIDE QUADRATURE. the excess of attraction exerted by the sun and moon, todraw the waters from the centre of the earth, thus ren-dering them lighter than usual. Around Ox there is adeficiency of solar and lunar attraction, and the waters inthis region are drawn down less than usual toward…
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