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 51
it at J3. In thiscase, the superior planet only moves overa fraction of its orbit, while the earth movesover the same fraction of its orbit, and onewhole revolution. We can find the synodicperiod of Jupiter from the true period, insynodic pebiod, suPEEioE planets. tne lowing manner:—As Jupiter,… … ASPECTS OE THE PLANETS. 47 she has to gain an entire revolution, and 1-H£ = r?-. Now H of 365? days= 399 days (nearly); which is the synodic period of Jupiter. If the periodic time of any superior planet were exactly double that ofthe earth, its synodic period and periodic time would be equal. This…
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