A new manual of the elements of astronomy, descriptive and mathematical .. (1868)
Kiddle, Henry, 1824-1891 · New York, Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & co.; Chicago, S.C. Griggs & co. · leaf 162
unction, it assumes the form of a slendercrescent. 218. When the planet is full, its apparent diameter is least,since it is then farthest from the earth; but near inferiorconjunction, its apparent diameter is greater than at anyother time, except when it is seen during a transit. The accompanying… … PHASES OF VENUS. is greater than here presented; the apparent diameter in inferior conjuctionbeing more than six times as great as it is when in superior conjunction. Questions.—21T. When is it full, half, and crescent ? 218. When is its apparentdiameter greatest ? When least ? 158 VENUS. 219. The…
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