The geography of the heavens and classbook of astronomy; (1863)
Burritt, Elijah H. (Elijah Hinsdale), 1794-1838, Mattison, Hiram, 1811-1868, Whitall, Henry, 1819-1887? Celestial planisphere. [from old catalog] · New York, Mason brothers; Boston, Mason & Hamlin; [etc., etc.] · leaf 242
Earth; and they receive from him only one ninetieth part as nmeh light and heat. But 494. How dees Jupiter appear from his nearest satellite ? 4!... Situation of SaturnHow distinguished ? How trac*! 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 o! life. 498. The telescopic appearance of Saturn is unparalleled. Itis even more interesting than Jupiter, with all his moons…
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