angle of 66^ degrees. And as the axisof the Earth always points to the same part of the Heavens, the Northor Polar Star, it is evident that, as the Earth moves round the Sun,each pole gradually changes its relative position to the Sun; and so,during one-half of the year, inclines towards the Sun,… … THE HEAVENLY BODIES. The Sun is the centre of the system in which theEarth is placed, and round it the Planets and Cometsmove at various distances, each one having its owncourse, and showing forth the beautiful regularity withwhich the Creator has planned the universe. The Sun is 863,000 miles in…
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