Smith, Hamilton Lanphere, 1819-1903. [from old catalog] · Cleveland, M. C. Younglove and company · leaf 83
n the next diagram, the circle0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, &c, which are hour divisions, represents theequator, and I, II, III, IV, V, VI, &c, which are also hour di-visions, the ecliptic. Clock time is measured on the former, forthis is the circle, or others parallel to it, in which the stars,… … unequal divisions on this very account. The little cross strokesat II, IV, VI, &c, indicate the position of the sun each monthfrom the vernal equinox, P is the north pole of the heavens, andP 1, P 2, P 3, &c. are meridians cutting the ecliptic I, II, &c. abovethe equator; 0 is the place…
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