Elements of astronomy ... with explanatory notes, and questions for examination (1855)
Brocklesby, John, 1811-1889 · New York, Farmer, Brace & co. · leaf 61
1. The character °f is called Aries and is that point in the celestialequator which is termed the vernal equinox. P3)0 is read thus, P,Aries. Show from figure what is the declination and right ascension of the star at S LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE. 53 passing through S, and contains ninety degrees, and… … DECLINATION, RIGHT ASCENSION, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE. and if this arc contains fifteen degrees the star at S hasfifteen degrees of right ascension or one hour. 73. Ecliptic. The imaginary line that the earth de-scribes in her annual progress around the sun is termedher orbit, and its position in…
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