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... consists of closely aggregated pale rose- coloured stars , surrounded by others of a pure white which embrace the remainder of the cluster . There is a fine globular cluster in Sagittarius . between the Archer's head and the bow . It ...
... consists of closely aggregated pale rose- coloured stars , surrounded by others of a pure white which embrace the remainder of the cluster . There is a fine globular cluster in Sagittarius . between the Archer's head and the bow . It ...
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... consist of similar descending masses , which , having radiated their energy , are re- turning to be again heated ... consisting of filaments radiating inwards called the penumbra . Within the umbra there is sometimes seen a still darker ...
... consist of similar descending masses , which , having radiated their energy , are re- turning to be again heated ... consisting of filaments radiating inwards called the penumbra . Within the umbra there is sometimes seen a still darker ...
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... consists of layers of incandescent gases that envelop the photosphere and completely surround the Sun. Its average depth is from 5,000 to 6,000 miles , and when seen during an eclipse is of a beautiful rose colour , resembling a sheet ...
... consists of layers of incandescent gases that envelop the photosphere and completely surround the Sun. Its average depth is from 5,000 to 6,000 miles , and when seen during an eclipse is of a beautiful rose colour , resembling a sheet ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE I A SHORT HISTORICAL SKETCH OF ASTRONOMY | 1 |
ASTRONOMY IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY | 45 |
MILTONS ASTRONOMICAL KNOWLEDGE | 81 |
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