The Architecture of the Heavens, Том 80J.W. Parker, 1850 - Всего страниц: 242 |
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... their magnitude , be found also inconceivable ; I have introduced in the third column a yet higher standard of comparison- the highest , indeed , with which physical inquiry has DEPTHS OF THE SKIES . 11 furnished us - viz.
... their magnitude , be found also inconceivable ; I have introduced in the third column a yet higher standard of comparison- the highest , indeed , with which physical inquiry has DEPTHS OF THE SKIES . 11 furnished us - viz.
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... inquire , what is to be learned concerning the arrangements of these stars - the grand system which they constitute in space ? That a problem so strange and adventurous never was suggested until the dawn of these present times , cannot ...
... inquire , what is to be learned concerning the arrangements of these stars - the grand system which they constitute in space ? That a problem so strange and adventurous never was suggested until the dawn of these present times , cannot ...
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... inquiry , I shall be guided by that chart of M. STRUVE'S , in which , with signal ingenuity and success , he has summed up the researches of PIAZZI , BESSEL , and ARGE- LANDER . 1 The aim of the Poulkova astronomer was the follow- ing ...
... inquiry , I shall be guided by that chart of M. STRUVE'S , in which , with signal ingenuity and success , he has summed up the researches of PIAZZI , BESSEL , and ARGE- LANDER . 1 The aim of the Poulkova astronomer was the follow- ing ...
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... inquiry , I shall be guided by that chart of M. STRUVE'S , in which , with signal ingenuity and success , he has summed up the researches of PIAZZI , BESSEL , and ARGE- LANDER . The aim of the Poulkova astronomer was the follow- ing ...
... inquiry , I shall be guided by that chart of M. STRUVE'S , in which , with signal ingenuity and success , he has summed up the researches of PIAZZI , BESSEL , and ARGE- LANDER . The aim of the Poulkova astronomer was the follow- ing ...
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... inquiry . In relation to HERSCHEL'S original section , it is , perhaps , not more comprehensive than the sphere within the circle in the subjoined diagram ; but notwithstanding the limited nature of its pretensions , we shall find it ...
... inquiry . In relation to HERSCHEL'S original section , it is , perhaps , not more comprehensive than the sphere within the circle in the subjoined diagram ; but notwithstanding the limited nature of its pretensions , we shall find it ...
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according actual already amid appear arrangements astronomer belongs bodies cause central centre close clusters comparatively completed compression conception concerning condition considerations constitution course depths difficulty direction discern distance distinct double stars doubt effect entire equal existence fact farther figure fixed forces galaxy grand groups heavens HERSCHEL idea illustration imagine indicated inquiry instance irregular JOHN known less light limit look Lord Lord ROSSE magnitude mass means mechanism Milky mind mirror motion move nature nebula numbers object observation Octavo orbit orbs pass period phenomena planet Plate portion position possible precise present principle probably question reach refer regard regions regular relations remarkable remote rest result seemed seen separate shape simple singular space speak speculation sphere spherical SPIRAL stars stellar structure supposed telescope termed tion truth universe variety various volume wonder
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Стр. 109 - Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, Or loose the bands of Orion ? Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season ? Canst thou send lightnings, that they may g°> And say unto thee, Here we are ? Hast thou an arm like God ? Or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Стр. 119 - Whilst fly and leaf and insect stood revealed, That to such countless orbs thou mad'st us blind! Why do we then shun death with anxious strife? If Light can thus deceive, wherefore not Life?
Стр. 108 - I think I may safely say, that there can be little, if any, doubt as to the resolvability of the nebula.
Стр. 119 - MYSTERIOUS Night! when our first parent knew Thee from report divine, and heard thy name, Did he not tremble for this lovely frame, This glorious canopy of light and blue. Yet 'neath a curtain of translucent dew, Bathed in the rays of the great setting flame, Hesperus with the host of heaven came, And lo! creation widened in man's view.
Стр. 37 - I am but as a child standing upon the shore of the vast undiscovered ocean, and playing with a little pebble which the waters have washed to my feet.
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Стр. 96 - ... we therefore either have a central body which is not a star, or have a star which is involved in a shining fluid, of a nature totally unknown to us.
Стр. 114 - We are not at liberty to argue that at one part of its circumference our view is limited by this sort of cosmical veil which extinguishes the smaller magnitudes, cuts off the nebulous light of distant masses, and closes our view in impenetrable darkness; while at another we are compelled by the clearest evidence telescopes can afford to believe that star-strewn...
Стр. 77 - Oh ! how the spell before my sight Brings nature's hidden ways to light : See ! all things with each other blending— Each to all its being lending — All on each in turn depending — • Heavenly ministers descending—- And again to heaven up-tending — Floating, mingling, interweaving — Rising, sinking, and receiving Each from each, while each is giving On to each, and each relieving Each, the pails of gold, the living Current through the air is heaving ; Breathing blessings, see them bending,...