qp and &= are the two opposite pointswhere the ecliptic and equator intersect; °pE is the first me-ridian of longitude; cpP is the first meridian of right ascen-sion. The angle E^pP is 23° 27, and E P, produced, is themeridian passing through the solstitial points. To obtain aclear conception… … . i i • From the nam, on the ecliptic, in a retrograde direction; and this must fixed pogi.carry the pole P, around the point E, as a center, carrying tion of thealso the solstitial points backward on the ecliptic. Some also 0f theof the stars have proper motions; but, putting that circum- stars,…
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