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 241
eEarth; and they receive from him only one nineUeth part as much light and heat. But 494. How does Jupiter appear from his nearest satellite ? 495. Situation of Saturn ?How distinguished? How trace? His rate of motion in the heavens ? 496. Distancefrom the Sun? Diameter? Volume? Rate of motion in… … it is computed that even the ninetieth part of the Suns light exceeds the illuminatingpower of 3000 full moons, which would be abundantly sufficient for all the purposes oflife. 498. The telescopic appearance of Saturn is unparalleled. Itis even more interesting than Jupiter, with all his moons…
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