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 273
What meant by their precession ? 576. With reference to what is it a precession? Isit really a precession of the equinoxes ? Where are the equinoxes spring and fall ? Canyou illustrate by the two carriage roads, &c. ? By the other diagram? Does the Sun 272 ASTRONOMY. … circuit, cross the equinoctial path 200 rods west of the meridian whence it first set out;on the third circuit, 300 rods west; on the fourth circuit, 400 rods, and so on, continually.After 71% circuits, the point of intersection would be one degree west of its place at thecommencement of the route.…
Constellations · Stars
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