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 94
o comprehend it among thecelestial bodies. These rings, like the planets, arethought to be peopled with some of Gods creatures. 7. That these rings are dark, opaque bodies, isproved by the shadows which they cast on the planet.They, however, shine with a bright and beautifullight reflected from the… … SATURTS WITH ITS RINGS. 8. The rings of Saturn revolve in ten and onehalf hours, which revolution was discovered bymeans of dark spots which change their position. 6. Can we comprehend the distance between the ruigs of Satumi ?Are the rings probably inhabited ? 7. What is the nature of these…
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