History of Astronomy |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 8
Page 65
... William Herschel was , as usual , engaged on examining some small stars , and , noticing that one of them appeared to be larger than the fixed stars , suspected that it might be a comet . To test this he increased his magnifying power ...
... William Herschel was , as usual , engaged on examining some small stars , and , noticing that one of them appeared to be larger than the fixed stars , suspected that it might be a comet . To test this he increased his magnifying power ...
Page 68
... William Herschel discovered Uranus , in 1781 , it was found that astronomers had observed it on many previous occasions , mistaking it for a fixed star of the sixth or seventh magnitude . Altogether , nine- teen observations of Uranus's ...
... William Herschel discovered Uranus , in 1781 , it was found that astronomers had observed it on many previous occasions , mistaking it for a fixed star of the sixth or seventh magnitude . Altogether , nine- teen observations of Uranus's ...
Page 97
... William Herschel propounded an explanation of Wilson's observation which received much notice , but which , out of respect for his memory , is not now described , as it violated the elementary laws of heat . Sir John Herschel noticed ...
... William Herschel propounded an explanation of Wilson's observation which received much notice , but which , out of respect for his memory , is not now described , as it violated the elementary laws of heat . Sir John Herschel noticed ...
Page 104
... W. H. Wesley , Secretary R. A. S .; showing the prominences , the corona , and an unknown comet . totality . From a study of these the extent of. SOLAR ECLIPSE , 1882 . SIR WILLIAM HERSCHEL , F.R.S. - 1738-1822 . Painted by.
... W. H. Wesley , Secretary R. A. S .; showing the prominences , the corona , and an unknown comet . totality . From a study of these the extent of. SOLAR ECLIPSE , 1882 . SIR WILLIAM HERSCHEL , F.R.S. - 1738-1822 . Painted by.
Page 118
... William Herschel in 1787 , and of Neptune by Adams and Le Verrier in 1846 , have been already described . Lassel added two more satellites to Uranus in 1851 , and found Neptune's satellite in 1846. All of the satellites of Uranus have ...
... William Herschel in 1787 , and of Neptune by Adams and Le Verrier in 1846 , have been already described . Lassel added two more satellites to Uranus in 1851 , and found Neptune's satellite in 1846. All of the satellites of Uranus have ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
accepted accurate ancient appear astronomers attraction bodies bright calculations called catalogue cause centre century Chinese circle comet compared complete Copernicus determined diameter direction discovered discovery distance earth eclipse effect elements enabled epicycles equal error explain fact fixed follow force four Galileo gave give given gravitation heavens held Herschel increased interesting Jupiter Kepler knowledge known later LIBRARIES light lunar Mars mass mathematical mean measured method miles moon moon's motion move Newton noticed object observations Observatory opposition orbit original parallax pass period photographic physical planet planetary pole position predicted progress proper motion proved records researches revolve ring rotation round Royal satellites seems seen showed SIGILLUM solar system spectroscope spectrum stars studied sun's supposed surface tables telescope theory tion trace true Tycho Brahe UNIVERSITY VERITAS