Elements of astronomy ... with explanatory notes, and questions for examination (1855)
Brocklesby, John, 1811-1889 · New York, Farmer, Brace & co. · leaf 325
on of universal gravitation matterassumes a spherical shape and is the densest at the center.The globular form of some of the stellar clusters, andthe closer union of the stars toward the central parts,point to this influence as that which unites and controlsthese starry systems, or island… … A NEBULOUS STAR. Must their union be the result of some physical law 1 What facts strengthen thisview? What have we reason for believing? What is the influence which probablyunites and controls these starry systems ? What are nebulous stars ? 27* 318 STAKKY HEAVENS. nebulous stars. In some cases…
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