Time's TelescopeSherwood, Gilbert and Piper, 1833 - Almanacs, English |
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Page 9
The earth and moon exhibit the phases of the inferior planets , sometimes half , or
three - quarters illuminated , but never seen to be full , or separated from each
other , above a third of a degree ; sometimes the moon appears on one side of ...
The earth and moon exhibit the phases of the inferior planets , sometimes half , or
three - quarters illuminated , but never seen to be full , or separated from each
other , above a third of a degree ; sometimes the moon appears on one side of ...
Page 12
But though the celestial scenery of Jupiter is sublimely grand , it is far surpassed
in magnificence as seen from the satellites ; an observer on the first moon , sees
not only its own bright companions of the circling way , with all their diversified ...
But though the celestial scenery of Jupiter is sublimely grand , it is far surpassed
in magnificence as seen from the satellites ; an observer on the first moon , sees
not only its own bright companions of the circling way , with all their diversified ...
Page 89
Mercury distinctly seen , advanced about half his diameter on the solar disc . 9h .
3 m . the planet completely within the disc , apparently in contact with the sun's
inner limb . The planet was afterwards seen at the following intervals : 9 h . 25 m .
Mercury distinctly seen , advanced about half his diameter on the solar disc . 9h .
3 m . the planet completely within the disc , apparently in contact with the sun's
inner limb . The planet was afterwards seen at the following intervals : 9 h . 25 m .
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