Mattison, Hiram, 1811-1868 · New York, Huntington and Savage, Mason and Law · leaf 92
alse. But nosooner had Galileo directed his small telescopes to these objects, than he found themexhibiting the very appearances required by the Copernican theory, its opponentsthemselves being judges.] 386. Explain the cause of the different Phases of Mercury andVenus. It is because we see more of… … 388. Has Venus any Mountains? She has; some of which are supposed to be overtwenty miles in hight. [Three elevations upon her surface have been estimated at 10$, 11£, and 19 miles,respectively.] 389. What can you say of her Atmosphere ? It is supposed to be very dense, and to surround theplanet…
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