Mattison, Hiram, 1811-1868 · New York, Huntington and Savage, Mason and Law · leaf 117
xistence ofmountains that intercept the Suns light. [These shadows may be seen in the above cut, projected from right to left.]509, Can you mention any further evidence of the existence ofMountains in the Moon ? From New to Full Moon bright spots break out fromtime to time, just east of the… … PRIMARY ASTRONOMY. Ill [Specimens of these bright points may be seen in the cut. The writer has oftenwatched them, and seen them enlarge more and more, as the Sun arose and enlightenedthe sides of the mountains.] 510. When is the best time to examine the Moon with a Tele-scope ? Near the First or…
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