Astronomical Register: A Medium of Communication for Amateur Observers and All Others Interested in the Science of Astronomy, Volumes 15-16J. D. Potter., 1878 - Astronomy |
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... existence of a lunar atmosphere from the discrepancy between the diameter derived from occultations and the diameter of the bright moon . It would seem from M. André's paper that the corrections to be applied may be got at within a few ...
... existence of a lunar atmosphere from the discrepancy between the diameter derived from occultations and the diameter of the bright moon . It would seem from M. André's paper that the corrections to be applied may be got at within a few ...
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... existence even longer than the enduring period , from October 25th - November 21st , assigned to it by Mr. Greg in his Catalogue of meteor radiant points , published by the British Asso- ciation . In some maximum years of its display it ...
... existence even longer than the enduring period , from October 25th - November 21st , assigned to it by Mr. Greg in his Catalogue of meteor radiant points , published by the British Asso- ciation . In some maximum years of its display it ...
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... existence , if they occur so late , have hitherto been recognised . I saw no other shooting stars in a short watch of half an hour . Newcastle - on - Tyne : November 29 , 1876 . I remain , sir , yours faithfully , A. S. HERSCHEL ...
... existence , if they occur so late , have hitherto been recognised . I saw no other shooting stars in a short watch of half an hour . Newcastle - on - Tyne : November 29 , 1876 . I remain , sir , yours faithfully , A. S. HERSCHEL ...
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... at transit would introduce other and more complicated considerations , since it would indicate the existence of a refracting envelope or atmosphere . Now , any diffusion or extension 28 Meeting of the Royal Astronomical.
... at transit would introduce other and more complicated considerations , since it would indicate the existence of a refracting envelope or atmosphere . Now , any diffusion or extension 28 Meeting of the Royal Astronomical.
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... existence of a much greater horizontal refraction than he had assumed . Refraction through an atmosphere seemed a simpler view . Mr. Christie said the drawing was of course rough , but his figures , he believed , would correctly explain ...
... existence of a much greater horizontal refraction than he had assumed . Refraction through an atmosphere seemed a simpler view . Mr. Christie said the drawing was of course rough , but his figures , he believed , would correctly explain ...
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