The geography of the heavens : and class-book of astronomy : accompanied by a celestial atlas (1860)
Burritt, Elijah H. (Elijah Hinsdale), 1794-1838, Mattison, Hiram, 1811-1868 · New York : Mason Brothers · leaf 196
distinct than the other planets? 378. Where are her highest mountainssituated? Their height? Remark of Dr. Herschel? His estimate of Venus diameter?What said about a satellite around Venus? 379. Relation of the earth to the otherplanets in the study of astronomy? What necessary, therefore? What… … Here the observer upon the shore at A sees only the topmasts of the ship, while theman standing upon the pillar at B sees the masts and sails, and part of the hull. Now,if the water between A and the ship were exactly flat instead of convex, the vision of Awould extend along the line C, and he…
Constellations · Stars
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