Time's TelescopeSherwood, Gilbert and Piper, 1834 - Almanacs, English |
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... telescope , so that the rays of the sun might pass through the fluid before they reached the eye of the observer . By colouring the fluid , the light may be softened at pleasure , and the heat is completely removed by the water . This ...
... telescope , so that the rays of the sun might pass through the fluid before they reached the eye of the observer . By colouring the fluid , the light may be softened at pleasure , and the heat is completely removed by the water . This ...
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... telescope : they expect to view such objects as are usually introduced into astronomical works , where all the belts , divisions and shadows are distinctly drawn and well defined . A drawing of the planet Sa- turn should not be ...
... telescope : they expect to view such objects as are usually introduced into astronomical works , where all the belts , divisions and shadows are distinctly drawn and well defined . A drawing of the planet Sa- turn should not be ...
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... telescope , than when seen by the unassisted sight . If a telescope be employed of greater power , the apparent diameter will be increased , but not according to any regular progression . Even when seen , with the same power in ...
... telescope , than when seen by the unassisted sight . If a telescope be employed of greater power , the apparent diameter will be increased , but not according to any regular progression . Even when seen , with the same power in ...
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