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 246
s already described, the•telescope reveals eight satellites or moons, revolving around Saturn.But these are seen only with good instruments, and under favor-able circumstances. 504. What purpose do the rings of Saturn serve? How appear in his evening sky?505. Width of two rings, as compared with… … 244 ASTRONOMY. SATELLITES 0* SATUBH. The best time for observ-ing them is when the planetis at his equinoxes, and hisrings are nearly invisible. In January, 1849, the author saw fiveof these satellites, as represented in the adjoining cut. The rings appeared only as a lineof light extending each…
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