Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe, Volume 5H.G. Bohn, 1858 |
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... observation can teach us nothing in reference to these points . Even Newton ventured only on conjectures regarding the elementary constitution of the planets which belong to our own solar system , as we learn from an important COSMOS .
... observation can teach us nothing in reference to these points . Even Newton ventured only on conjectures regarding the elementary constitution of the planets which belong to our own solar system , as we learn from an important COSMOS .
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... belong to the southern hemisphere , from which he obtained a mean compression of 8.3 . Mathieu obtained 4.4 from a compa- rison of Lacaille's observations at the Cape of Good Hope and the Isle of France with Paris , but the iustruments ...
... belong to the southern hemisphere , from which he obtained a mean compression of 8.3 . Mathieu obtained 4.4 from a compa- rison of Lacaille's observations at the Cape of Good Hope and the Isle of France with Paris , but the iustruments ...
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... belong to the most distinguished and comprehensive that had been drawn up in modern times . 1845-1850 . Faraday's brilliant physical discoveries : ( 1 ) In relation to the axial , or equatorial ( diamagnetic ) direction assumed by ...
... belong to the most distinguished and comprehensive that had been drawn up in modern times . 1845-1850 . Faraday's brilliant physical discoveries : ( 1 ) In relation to the axial , or equatorial ( diamagnetic ) direction assumed by ...
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... belong to a group of celestial bodies ( to one and the same planetary system ) are for the most part identical , we may from inductive reasoning conclude that the electro - magnetic activity is not limited to the gravi- tating matter on ...
... belong to a group of celestial bodies ( to one and the same planetary system ) are for the most part identical , we may from inductive reasoning conclude that the electro - magnetic activity is not limited to the gravi- tating matter on ...
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... belong to either . The nume- rous mines of considerable depth which I have visited in Europe , Peru , Mexico , and Siberia , have never afforded localities which inspired me with any confidence . Then , moreover , care should be taken ...
... belong to either . The nume- rous mines of considerable depth which I have visited in Europe , Peru , Mexico , and Siberia , have never afforded localities which inspired me with any confidence . Then , moreover , care should be taken ...
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