Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 183
ebler gleam of the starsmakes no impression on the eyes. When one isat the bottom of a deep well, however, the starscan be plainly seen. In this case the sides ofthe well shut out the glare of the sun. Thesame thing occurs when a large telescope isused : the tube of the instrument keeps out muchof… … 6g8
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