ASTRONOMY — 7th ed. (1842)

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 1843 A faint, circular stamp or seal is visible in the upper half of the page. It appears to be a library or institutional mark, possibly from the New York Public Library, though the details are too faded to be clearly read. The stamp is centered horizontally and occupies the upper third of the page. A large, faint circular stamp or seal is located in the lower half of the page. It is similar in style to the one in the upper half, likely representing the same institution. The stamp is centered horizontally and occupies the lower two-thirds of the page. The entire page is heavily stained with numerous brown spots, indicating age and water damage. Fig. 54. Fig. 55. The motion of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in respect of the Earth. Fig. 57. Fig. 53. Fig. 55. Fig. 46 Fig. 47 Fig. 48 Fig. 49 Fig. 51 Fig. 52 Fig. 59. Fig. 56. Fig. 62. Fig. 64. Fig. 66. Fig. 61. Fig. 67. Fig. 68. Fig. 69. Fig. 70. Fig. 71. Fig. 69. Fig. 68. Fig. 63. Fig. 67. Fig. 65. Fig. 71. 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FifthSatellite threethe distance ofthe Fourth. The Sun is at the center, and the orbit is a circle. The text 'Mercury' is written to the right of the orbit. The text 'From the Sun' is written to the left of the orbit. A circular diagram representing Venus's orbit around the Sun. The Sun is at the center, and the orbit is a circle. The text 'Venus' is written to the right of the orbit. The text 'From the Sun' is written to the left of the orbit. A circular diagram representing Earth's orbit around the Sun. The Sun is at the center, and the orbit is a circle. The text 'Earth' is written to the right of the orbit. The text 'From the Sun' is written to the left of the orbit. A circular diagram representing Mars's orbit around the Sun. The Sun is at the center, and the orbit is a circle. The text 'Mars' is written to the right of the orbit. The text 'From the Sun' is written to the left of the orbit. A circular diagram representing Jupiter's orbit around the Sun. The Sun is at the center, and the orbit is a circle. The text 'Jupiter' is written to the right of the orbit. The text 'From the Sun' is written to the left of the orbit. A circular diagram representing Saturn's orbit around the Sun. The Sun is at the center, and the orbit is a circle. The text 'Saturn' is written to the right of the orbit. The text 'From the Sun' is written to the left of the orbit. A circular diagram representing Uranus's orbit around the Sun. The Sun is at the center, and the orbit is a circle. The text 'Uranus' is written to the right of the orbit. The text 'From the Sun' is written to the left of the orbit. Projected Diameters of thePrimary PlanetsSaturn 3 A circular diagram representing the projected diameter of Saturn. The text 'Saturn 3' is written to the right of the diagram. Jupiter 2 A circular diagram representing the projected diameter of Jupiter. The text 'Jupiter 2' is written to the right of the diagram. Geginium Sidus A small circular diagram representing the projected diameter of Mars. The text 'Mars 2' is written to the right of the diagram. Earth 1 Venus 2 Mercury 2 Mercury 2 Fig. 104. Herschel or Uranus. THE SOLAR SYSTEM. Orbit of a comet Saturn Jupiter Juno Pallas Ceres Mars Earth Iona Mercury Apparent Magnitude of the Sun seen from each Planet From Mercury From Venus From the Earth From Mars From Jupiter From Saturn From Georgium Sidus Proportional Magnitudes of the Primary Planets Saturn \frac{1}{2} Jupiter \frac{2}{3} Mars \frac{1}{5} Earth \frac{1}{4} Venus \frac{1}{4} Mercury \frac{1}{6} Comet of 1880. Head, Orbit, & Longitude. Fig. 107. Center of 2245 according to Chaucer. Scale of 10 Degrees. Comet of 1680. Hist. Celeste, of Lemondier. A large, dark rectangular area representing the night sky. Within this area, there are several bright, curved streaks of light, representing the path of a comet. Numerous small, five-pointed stars are scattered throughout the sky, some appearing as solid white dots and others as faint outlines. The overall composition suggests a wide-angle view of a celestial event. Fig. 107. Comet of 1744. according to Chevaux. Scale of 30 Degrees. A horizontal scale bar used for measuring angles. It is marked with numerical values from 0 to 30 in increments of 1. The markings are as follows: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 Degrees. The scale is positioned at the bottom of the page, below the comet illustration. Fig. 200. Fig. 201. Fig. 202. Fig. 202. Fig. 203. Fig. 204. Fig. 205. Fig. 206. Fig. 207. Fig. 208. Fig. 209. Fig. 109. Fig. 110. Fig. 111. Fig. 112. Fig. 113. Fig. 114. Fig. 115. Fig. 116. Fig. 119. Fig. 118. Fig. 117. Fig. 120. ASTRONOMY. Fig. 121. Fig. 122. PLATE XCIII. Fig. 123. Fig. 124. Fig. 125. Fig. 126. Fig. 127. Fig. 129. Fig. 131. Fig. 128. Fig. 132. Fig. 130. Fig. 133. Fig. 134. Fig. 135. Projection for Edinburgh of the Annular Eclipse of the Sun, 15th May, 1830. Fig. 156. Begin at 7.35 P.M.Middle of annulus 3.44End at 4.25Eclipse time Projection of the Lunar Eclipse, 2nd Sepr 1830. Fig. 157. Projection for Edinburgh of the Annular Eclipse of the Sun, 15th May, 1836. Fig. 136. Begins at 1.35\frac{1}{2} P.M. Middle of Annulus 3.2\frac{1}{2} Ends at 4.23\frac{1}{2} Apparent time. Projection of the Lunar Eclipse 2d Sepr 1830. Fig. 137. The telescope is mounted on a large, heavy-duty base with a central vertical support and a wide, flat base. The telescope tube is long and angled upwards, with a large eyepiece at the top. The base is labeled with letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. The telescope tube is labeled with letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. The base is labeled with letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. The telescope tube is labeled with letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. The base is labeled with letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. Fig. 1. View of the transverse axle. Fig. 5. Fig. 6. Fig. 7. Fig. 8. Plan of a Valve. Front of steam engine. Fig. 9. Side View. Fig. 10. Section through the axis of the cylinder. Fig. 11. Fig. 12. Section through the Transverse axis Fig. 7. Fig. 8. Front of eye piece. Fig. 9. Section through the axis of the Telescope. Fig. 1. Fig. 9. Plan of a Pier. Fig. 5. Eye Piece. Fig. 2. Back of Chair. Observing Chair. MORAL CIRCLE. Fig. 1. A perspective drawing of a mechanical device labeled 'MORAL CIRCLE'. It consists of a large, circular, spoked wheel with a central hub and numerous spokes. Two long, thick, parallel cylindrical rods are positioned diagonally across the center of the wheel, intersecting at the hub. The entire assembly is mounted on a rectangular base. Four small, complex mechanical components, possibly clamps or adjustment screws, are attached to the outer rim of the wheel at the cardinal points. The drawing is a detailed technical illustration. Fig. 2. A side elevation drawing of the 'MORAL CIRCLE' mechanism. It shows the profile of the device, including the base, the vertical support structure, and the horizontal rods. The base is a long, flat rectangular block. A vertical support structure is mounted on the base, featuring a central vertical rod and various horizontal and diagonal supports. The two long cylindrical rods from Fig. 1 are shown in profile, extending horizontally across the base. The drawing includes various mechanical details such as bearings, supports, and adjustment mechanisms. Dimension lines are present at the bottom, indicating measurements for the base and the rods. A long, angled pipe or cylinder extends from the base towards the upper right. This angled pipe is supported by a complex network of beams and struts, forming a triangular lattice structure. A long, thin rod or cable runs diagonally across the lower portion of the drawing, connecting the base to the support structure. At the top left, there is a separate, smaller square component with a central cross and two curved arms extending from it. Fig. 7 FIVE DEEP COTTONS. Fig. 1. FIVE FEET EQUATORIAL. Fig. 2. FIVE FEET EQUATORIAL. Fig. 1. Fig. 2. SEA PIER. Fig. 3. PLAN OF THE TURBINE WAS HIGH CIRCLE. NO. 10000. FIVE FEET EQUATORIAL. Fig. 1. Fig. 2. EYE PIECE. Fig. 3.PLAN OF IRON FRAME AND HOOK CIRCLE. Fig. 1. Fig. 2. Fig. 3. Fig. 4. Fig. 5. Fig. 6. Fig. 7. Fig. 8. Fig. 9. Fig. 10. Fig. 11. Fig. 1. Fig. 2. Fig. 4. Fig. 5. Fig. 6. Fig. 7. Fig. 8. Fig. 9. Fig. 10. Fig. 11. Fig. 12. Fig. II. Fig. III. Fig. IV. Fig. V. Fig. VI. Fig. VII. Fig. VIII. Fig. IX. Fig. X. Fig. XI. Fig. XII. Fig. 11. Fig. 12. Fig. 14. Fig. 15. Fig. 15. Fig. 17. Fig. 16. Fig. 19. Fig. 17. Fig. 18. Fig. 20. The word 'SOUTH' is written horizontally at the bottom of the map. The word 'AUSTRALASIA' is written in a large, bold, serif font in a rectangular box at the bottom left. Below this box is a scale bar for English Miles, ranging from 0 to 800. A note at the bottom right states 'Note. The shaded part of the Map, comprises Australasia.' The map is densely populated with numerous place names, including cities, towns, and geographical features. Some of the more prominent names include: Borneo, Celebes, Molucca, Timor, Java, Sumatra, Sunda, and the various islands of the Indonesian archipelago. In Australia, names include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Hobart. In New Zealand, names include Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. The map also shows the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator. AUSTRALASIA. English Miles. A horizontal scale bar for English Miles, with markings at 0, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800. Note. The shaded part of the Map, comprises Australasia. G R E A T S O U T H Longitude East 140 from Greenwich 150 150 This is a historical nautical chart of the Pacific Ocean, specifically focusing on the Hawaiian Islands and the Hawaiian Archipelago. The chart is oriented with North at the top. It features a grid of latitude and longitude lines, with markings for 150° and 160° longitude and 10° and 20° latitude. The title 'HAWAIIAN ISLANDS' is prominently displayed in the center. The chart includes detailed labels for various islands, reefs, and geographical features, such as 'Kauai', 'Oahu', 'Honolulu', 'Kure', and 'Kauai'. The chart is framed by a border with coordinate markings. The left side of the chart shows the coastline of North America, and the right side shows the coastline of Asia. The bottom of the chart shows the Hawaiian Islands, and the top shows the Hawaiian Archipelago. The chart is a historical document, likely from the 18th or 19th century, and is a valuable source of information on the geography of the Pacific Ocean. INDIAN OCEAN Bangkok70MILLIONJAVAN JAVAOR NEWB. E. I................ Gulf of...... ATLANTIC U The chart is a detailed nautical map of the Pacific Ocean, showing the following features: Longitude: 150, 160, 170, 180 degrees West. Latitude: 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 degrees South. Major Landmasses: Australia (AUSTRALIA), New Zealand (NEW ZEALAND), and the Hawaiian Islands (HAWAIIAN ISLANDS). Island Groups: Line Islands: Includes the Equator, Line Islands, Pitcairn Islands, and Society Islands. Pitcairn Islands: Includes Pitcairn, Ducie, and Enderbury. Society Islands: Includes Tahiti, Moorea, and the Marquesas. Sandwich Islands: Includes the Hawaiian Islands and the Sandwich Islands. New Hebrides: Includes the New Hebrides and the Pitcairn Islands. Fidjee Islands: Includes the Fidjee Islands and the Pitcairn Islands. Coastlines: The chart shows the coastlines of Australia, New Zealand, and the Hawaiian Islands, with numerous bays and harbors labeled. Navigation: The chart includes a grid of latitude and longitude lines, and various navigational markers and notes. AUSTRIANDOMINIONS. English Miles. Longitude East 16 from Greenwich. This is a detailed historical map of Central Europe, specifically the region around the Danube and the Carpathian Mountains. The map is titled "PLATE CIV." and features a grid of latitude and longitude lines. Major cities like Cracow, Lemberg, and Temeswar are labeled, along with numerous smaller towns and villages. The Danube River is shown flowing from the south, and the Carpathian Mountains are depicted in the center. The map is signed "Engraved by Nelson Hall" at the bottom right. Key geographical features and locations include: Major Rivers: Danube, Vistula, Odra, and their tributaries. Major Cities: Cracow, Lemberg, Temeswar, and various smaller towns like Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. Regions: The map shows the Carpathian Mountains, the Danube valley, and surrounding plains. Grid: A coordinate system with longitude lines from 18 to 26 and latitude lines from 43 to 50.