The geography of the heavens, and class-book of astronomy: (1858)
Burritt, Elijah H. (Elijah Hinsdale), 1794-1838, Mattison, Hiram, 1811-1868 · New York, Mason brothers · leaf 213
plains. 422. How is the Moons orbit situated with respect to the ecliptic ? 423. What isthe inclination of the Moons axis, and what effect has it on her seasons and atmosphere ?What is the amount of light derived from the Moon as compared with the Sun, and isthere any difference of opinion on this… … telescopic view of the moon. Specimens of these shadows may be seen in the cut, projecting tothe left. Bright points of light, or,in other words, the illuminatedtops of mountains, may also beseen near the terminator, in thedark portion. The writer has oftenwatched them, and seen them en-large more…
Constellations · Stars
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