The elements of natural and experimental philosophy .. (1834)
Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767-1840, Smith, E. A · New York, M'Elrath, Bangs & Herbert · leaf 205
* GJ3. What, is the Ecliptic; and how is it divided? … DEFINITIONS. 203 the ecliptic intersects the equinoctial, G H, are called the Equi-noctial Points, or Equinoxes. 6. Those two points of the ecliptic farthest from the equinoctialare called Solstices, or Solstitial Points. 7. That space in the heavens about 16 degrees in width, throughthe middle of…
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