The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins ... to which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works (1708)
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672, Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress), George Fabyan Collection (Library of Congress) · London, Printed for J. Nicholson [etc.] · leaf 93
Perfpedive, it appeared to him under a rugged andfpotted Figure, feeming to have the darker and enlight-ned Parts divided by a tortuous Line, having fomeParcels of Light at a good Diftance from the other ;and this Difference is fo remarkable, that yoia mayeafily perceive it through one of thofe… … Suppofe ABCp to reprefent the Appearance of theMoons Body being m a S.xnle, you may fee fomebrighter Parts feparated at a pretty Diilance from theother, which can be nothing elfe but a Refleaion ofthe Sun-beams upon fome parts that are higher thanthe reft; and thofe, obfcure Gibbofities which…
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