The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 5 |
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... angles to the polar axis . The next adjustment is to make the centre of cross hairs remain on the same ob- ject , while you turn the eye - tube quite round by the pinion of the refraction appa- ratus for this adjustment , set the index ...
... angles to the polar axis . The next adjustment is to make the centre of cross hairs remain on the same ob- ject , while you turn the eye - tube quite round by the pinion of the refraction appa- ratus for this adjustment , set the index ...
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... angle , obtuse angled triangle , & c . OCCIDENT , in geography , the west- ward quarter of the horizon , or that part of the horizon where the ecliptic , or the sun therein , descends into the lower hemi- sphere , in contradistinction ...
... angle , obtuse angled triangle , & c . OCCIDENT , in geography , the west- ward quarter of the horizon , or that part of the horizon where the ecliptic , or the sun therein , descends into the lower hemi- sphere , in contradistinction ...
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... angles : and this , when all connecting link between the earths and the the sides and angles are equal , is called a metallic oxides . Like ittria , it has the pro- regular octagon , or one which may be in- perty of forming a reddish ...
... angles : and this , when all connecting link between the earths and the the sides and angles are equal , is called a metallic oxides . Like ittria , it has the pro- regular octagon , or one which may be in- perty of forming a reddish ...
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... angle to another , and forms a cross with the other arches . OIL . The general character of oils are combustibility , insolubility in water , and fluidity . From the peculiar properties of different oils , they are naturally divided in ...
... angle to another , and forms a cross with the other arches . OIL . The general character of oils are combustibility , insolubility in water , and fluidity . From the peculiar properties of different oils , they are naturally divided in ...
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... angles of incidence and re . flection . It was known at an early period that an oar , or other straight piece of wood , partially immersed in water , no longer ap- peared straight , yet ages after this elapsed before any attempts were ...
... angles of incidence and re . flection . It was known at an early period that an oar , or other straight piece of wood , partially immersed in water , no longer ap- peared straight , yet ages after this elapsed before any attempts were ...
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