Elements of astronomy ... with explanatory notes, and questions for examination (1855)
Brocklesby, John, 1811-1889 · New York, Farmer, Brace & co. · leaf 46
hat kind of path 1 Do they all describe, in our own latitude,equal portions of the circumference of a circle, while above the horizon, and ore they allvisible for the same length of time 1 What is said respecting the stars situated in thenorthern portion of the heavens, and what of those in the… … west. ■ BV9aW EBnKd ■ east CHANGING HORIZONS. below the western horizon, while the star S1 has risenabove the eastern. 45. Why the Stars appear to describe Circles.The apparent circular paths of the stars is the result ofour own circular motion on the surface of the earth; for,not perceiving…
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