A short course in astronomy and the use of the globes (1871)
Kiddle, Henry, 1824-1891 · New York, Chicago, Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & co. · leaf 21
e toward the east,sometimes toward the west, or for a short time remain-ing stationary in the heavens, like the other stars.These bodies are called planets; that is, wanderingbodies, since they seem to move about among thestars. 8. Every one has noticed a brilliant body of this kindthat appears… … VENUS AS MORNING AND EVENING STAR. 7. What other bodies are seen ? How do they appear to move ? What are thoycalled ? 8. What is the Evening Star ? The Morning Star ? THE HEAVEXLY BODIES. 19 months in the west, gradually approaches the sun and dis-appears ; hut soon afterward we find it still…
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