A high-school astronomy: in which the descriptive, physical, and practical are combined .. (1859)
Mattison, Hiram, 1811-1868 · New York, Mason brothers · leaf 33
System is drawnupon a small scale, and theSidereal Heavens are seenmound and at a distance fromit in every direction. In considering the general subject of Astronomy, weshall proceed according to the foregoing classification,treating first of the Solar System, and, secondly, of theSidereal Heavens.… … PART 1. THE SOLAR SYSTEM. CHAPTER I. THE PRIMARY PLANETS. 22. The Solar System derives its name from the Latinterm sol, the sun. It signifies, therefore, the System ofthe Sun. It includes that great luminary, and all theplanets and comets that revolve around him. 23. The Sun is the fixed center of…
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