Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe, Volume 5H.G. Bohn, 1858 |
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... called elementary difference of substances . Such a simple assumption is , however , not by any means based upon the inner nature and constitution of these remote celestial orbs , but arises merely from the simplicity of the hypotheses ...
... called elementary difference of substances . Such a simple assumption is , however , not by any means based upon the inner nature and constitution of these remote celestial orbs , but arises merely from the simplicity of the hypotheses ...
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... , on this so - called natural standard , Faye , Leçons de Cosmographie , 1852 , p . 93 ) . 8 Airy , Figure of the Earth in the Encycl . Metrop . 1849 , pp . 214-216 . VOL . V. Countries . of the middle of the 16 COSMOS .
... , on this so - called natural standard , Faye , Leçons de Cosmographie , 1852 , p . 93 ) . 8 Airy , Figure of the Earth in the Encycl . Metrop . 1849 , pp . 214-216 . VOL . V. Countries . of the middle of the 16 COSMOS .
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... called mean. The length of a degree for the latitude of the Geographical latitude Length of the middle arc as measured arc . obtained from observations , and given in feet . 66 ° 20 ′ 10 ′′ 1 ° 37 ′ 19 ′′ .6 365473.4 Sweden 66 19 37 0 57 ...
... called mean. The length of a degree for the latitude of the Geographical latitude Length of the middle arc as measured arc . obtained from observations , and given in feet . 66 ° 20 ′ 10 ′′ 1 ° 37 ′ 19 ′′ .6 365473.4 Sweden 66 19 37 0 57 ...
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... called mean parallel of 45 ° . The numerous pendulum experiments which have been con- ducted in the neighbourhood of mountain chains , have con- firmed in the most remarkable manner the previously - recog- nised influences of those ...
... called mean parallel of 45 ° . The numerous pendulum experiments which have been con- ducted in the neighbourhood of mountain chains , have con- firmed in the most remarkable manner the previously - recog- nised influences of those ...
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... ( called the Magnetic Poles ) , in which the Inclination is 90 ° . - Curves on which no Inclination is observed ( Magnetic Equator ) . The Four different Maxima of Intensity.- Curve of weakest Intensity . - Extraordinary Disturbances of ...
... ( called the Magnetic Poles ) , in which the Inclination is 90 ° . - Curves on which no Inclination is observed ( Magnetic Equator ) . The Four different Maxima of Intensity.- Curve of weakest Intensity . - Extraordinary Disturbances of ...
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