Familiar lessons on astronomy ; designed for the use of children and youth .. (1848)
Fowler, Lydia F. (Lydia Folger), 1823-1879 · New York, Fowlers & Wells · leaf 43
ther individuals have also performed the samevoyage. What is the subject of chapter third? 1. With what is the earthclassified ? Why does this appear singular to us ? Why are the motionsof the earth more interesting? 2. What is the form of the earth?What is the first reason why the earth is… … CONVEXITY OF THE EARTH. Fifthly, by actual observation and measurementswhich astronomers have made, to find the distance fromthe centre of the earth to various places on its surface.These are found to be nearly equal. 3. The earth is ninety-five millions of miles from thesun, and its motion is…
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