Practical Astronomy and Geodesy: Including the Projections of the Sphere and Spherical Trigonometry. For the Use of the Royal Military CollegeLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1845 - 427 pages |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 58
Page ix
... opposite the projecting point Cor . 1. The projection of a circle parallel to the primitive Cor 2. The projection of a circle perpendicular to the primitive 34. ( Prop . IX . ) The distances of the projected poles of any circle of the ...
... opposite the projecting point Cor . 1. The projection of a circle parallel to the primitive Cor 2. The projection of a circle perpendicular to the primitive 34. ( Prop . IX . ) The distances of the projected poles of any circle of the ...
Page x
... opposite to one of them - 63. Explanation of the middle part , and the adjacent and opposite parts , in right - angled spherical triangles . Napier's two rules for the solution of such triangles - 49 - 49 50 64 , Application of Napier's ...
... opposite to one of them - 63. Explanation of the middle part , and the adjacent and opposite parts , in right - angled spherical triangles . Napier's two rules for the solution of such triangles - 49 - 49 50 64 , Application of Napier's ...
Page 2
... opposite to it , the south point . A line imagined to pass through the spectator perpendicularly to the plane of the horizon , and to be produced above and below it towards the heavens , is denominated a vertical line ; its upper and ...
... opposite to it , the south point . A line imagined to pass through the spectator perpendicularly to the plane of the horizon , and to be produced above and below it towards the heavens , is denominated a vertical line ; its upper and ...
Page 4
... opposite sides of the celestial sphere with respect to the earth ; and it may be perceived that a mean between the greatest and least elevations of the sun at noon is nearly equal to the elevation of that luminary at the noon of the day ...
... opposite sides of the celestial sphere with respect to the earth ; and it may be perceived that a mean between the greatest and least elevations of the sun at noon is nearly equal to the elevation of that luminary at the noon of the day ...
Page 6
... opposite to him in the heavens , and it is therefore inferred that they revolve about the sun in orbits , on the exterior of that which is described by the earth . The comets also , which occasionally appear in the heavens , are ...
... opposite to him in the heavens , and it is therefore inferred that they revolve about the sun in orbits , on the exterior of that which is described by the earth . The comets also , which occasionally appear in the heavens , are ...
Contents
1 | |
7 | |
13 | |
18 | |
20 | |
32 | |
41 | |
44 | |
201 | |
203 | |
207 | |
208 | |
214 | |
220 | |
225 | |
228 | |
47 | |
57 | |
62 | |
64 | |
69 | |
72 | |
73 | |
79 | |
80 | |
83 | |
93 | |
96 | |
98 | |
104 | |
105 | |
107 | |
109 | |
110 | |
116 | |
124 | |
129 | |
135 | |
151 | |
153 | |
163 | |
164 | |
170 | |
177 | |
180 | |
183 | |
186 | |
189 | |
232 | |
233 | |
238 | |
251 | |
257 | |
279 | |
281 | |
292 | |
316 | |
318 | |
324 | |
331 | |
337 | |
338 | |
347 | |
350 | |
351 | |
353 | |
357 | |
358 | |
368 | |
372 | |
378 | |
389 | |
390 | |
392 | |
396 | |
398 | |
404 | |
419 | |
Other editions - View all
Practical Astronomy and Geodesy: Including the Projections of the ..., Volume 5 John Narrien No preview available - 2016 |
Common terms and phrases
angular distance apparent ascension and declination astronomical azimuth bisected celestial body celestial sphere centre circle passing circumference colatitude computed considered correction corresponding cosine cotan degrees described determined diameter difference earth ecliptic ellipse equal equator equatorial equinoctial point expressed fixed star formula geocentric given graduation Greenwich Greenwich mean horary motions horizontal parallax hour angle index error instant instrument interval latitude latter let fall limb longitude mean noon meridian micrometer moon moon's Nautical Almanac node observed altitude obtained optical axis orbit parallax parallel perihelion perpendicular plane passing polar distance pole position projection radius refraction represented revolution revolve right angles right ascension satellite screw sector semidiameter side sidereal sidereal clock sine sphere spherical triangle star's station subtended subtracted supposed surface tangent transit telescope true variation vertical wire zenith distance zero
Popular passages
Page 428 - Riddle's Diamond Latin-English Dictionary. A Guide to the Meaning. Quality, and right Accentuation of Latin Classical Words. Royal 32mo.
Page 427 - Howard's Introductory Greek Exercises, and Key. Introductory Greek Exercises to those of Huntingford, Dunbar, Neilson, and others; arranged under Models, to assist the learner: with Exercises on the different Tenses of Verbs, extracted from the Table or Picture of Cebes. By NATHANIEL HOWARD.
Page 425 - A COURSE OF ENGLISH READING, adapted to every Taste and Capacity : with Anecdotes of Men of Letters. By the Rev. JAMES PYCROFT, BA Trinity College, Oxford ; Author of " Latin Grammar Practice," and