ASTRONOMY — 8th ed. (1853

ASTRONOMY. PLATE LXXVII. Fig. 1. Fig. 2. Fig. 3. Fig. 4. Fig. 5. Fig. 6. Fig. 7. Fig. 8. Fig. 9. Fig. 10. Fig. 11. Fig. 12. Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 Fig. 35 Fig. 36 Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Fig. 27 Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Fig. 28 Fig. 28 Fig. 31 Fig. 34 Fig. 32 Fig. 30 Fig. 35 Fig. 33 Fig. 36 Fig. 1. Fig. 2. Fig. 3. Fig. 4. Fig. 5. Fig. 6. Fig. 7. Fig. 8. Fig. 9. Fig. 10. Fig. 11. Fig. 12. Fig. 37. Fig. 38. Fig. 39. Fig. 40. Fig. 41. Fig. 42. Fig. 43. Fig. 44. Fig. 45. Fig. 46. Fig. 49. Fig. 51 Fig. 52 Fig. 53 THE MOON IN HER MEAN LIBRATION. Fig. 50. Fig. 51. Fig. 52. Fig. 47. THE MOON IN HER MEAN LIBRATION. Fig. 26 Fig. 27 The motion of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in respect of the Earth. Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Fig. 54. Fig. 55. The motion of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in respect of the Earth. Fig. 57. Fig. 58. Fig. 59. Fig. 48. Fig. 49. Fig. 50. Fig. 51. Fig. 52. Fig. 53. Fig. 54. Fig. 55. Fig. 56. Fig. 62. Fig. 64. Fig. 66. It includes a large arc on the right and a smaller arc at the top. Points are labeled with letters such as 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. 68: A diagram showing a lens or mirror system with light rays converging to a point. It includes a circular component on the left and a curved surface on the right. Fig. 69: A diagram showing a lens or mirror system with light rays converging to a point. It includes a circular component on the left and a curved surface on the right. Fig. 70: A diagram showing a lens or mirror system with light rays converging to a point. It includes a circular component on the left and a curved surface on the right. Fig. 71: A diagram showing a lens or mirror system with light rays converging to a point. It includes a circular component on the left and a curved surface on the right. Fig. 72: A diagram showing a lens or mirror system with light rays converging to a point. It includes a circular component on the left and a curved surface on the right. Fig. 73: A large diagram showing a lens or mirror system with light rays converging to a point. It includes a circular component on the left and a curved surface on the right. Fig. 63. Fig. 67. Fig. 65. Fig. 71. Fig. 70. Fig. 69. Fig. 68. Fig. 74. Fig. 78. Fig. 84. Fig. 77. Fig. 83. Fig. 72. Fig. 73. Fig. 76. Fig. 80. Fig. 81. Fig. 85. Fig. 86. Fig. 87. Fig. 89. Fig. 90. Fig. 88. Fig. 82. Fig. 83. Fig. 84. Fig. 85. Fig. 74. Fig. 75. Fig. 72. Fig. 76. Fig. 76. Fig. 77. Fig. 78. Fig. 79. Fig. 80. Fig. 81. Fig. 82. Fig. 83. Fig. 84. Fig. 85. Fig. 86. Fig. 87. Fig. 88. Fig. 89. Fig. 90. Fig. 96. Fig. 91. Fig. 92. Fig. 93. Fig. 94. Fig. 95. 163. SATURN View of Saturn by 12" lens with a 20" focal length on 27th Oct. 1852. Fig. 162. Fig. 161. Fig. 165. view of the Fourth Satellite from the center. JUPITER& his Satellites SATURN& his Satellites APR 1853Distance of the Moon from the Earth. Fig. 97. Fig. 103. Fig. 99. Fig. 98. Fig. 100. SATURN Seen at Moline by Mr Lassall with a 20 feet reflector on 29th Octr 1852. Fig. 102. Fig. 101. JUPITERA his Satellites. Fig. 105. Distance of the fourth Satellite from the third. EARTH MOON Distance of the Moon from the Earth. SATURNA his Satellites First Second Third Fourth A faint, rectangular stamp or seal impression is centered near the top of the page. It features a double-lined oval border. Inside the oval, there is a central rectangular area that appears to contain text, but the details are too faded to be legible. The entire impression is rendered in a light gray tone against the off-white background of the paper. Fig. 39. Neptune THE SOLAR SYSTEM The diagram illustrates the Solar System with the Sun at the center. The orbits of the planets are shown as concentric circles. The planets are represented by small circles on their respective orbits. The Sun is shown as a central cluster of circles. The diagram also includes a legend on the right side showing the apparent magnitudes of the Sun and the planets, and the apparent magnitudes of the primary and secondary stars of the planets. Apparent Magnitude of the Sunand from each Planet From Mercury From Venus From the Earth From Mars From Jupiter From Saturn From Uranus From Neptune Apparent Magnitude of the Primary and Secondary Stars Saturn 3 Jupiter 2 Uranus Neptune 1 Uranus 1 Neptune 1 Uranus 1 Neptune 1 No. 100. Comet of 1861. The state of illumination. Projected by 1861 Comet's structure. A large, faint, stylized sunburst or fan-like graphic is centered on the page. It consists of several radiating, elongated, light-colored segments that create a fan-like shape. The background of the page is a light cream or off-white color, showing signs of aging and some minor blemishes. The graphic is rendered in a very light, almost translucent manner, making it subtle against the paper. Fig. 106. A detailed illustration of a comet, showing a central nucleus with a ring-like structure and a long, tapering tail extending to the right. The tail is composed of various shades of grey, suggesting a dense, gaseous or dusty composition. Comet of 1680. Hist. Celeste. of Leonanir. A large rectangular panel showing a dark sky with several bright, curved streaks representing the tail of a comet. Numerous stars are depicted as small white dots, some scattered across the sky and others along the comet's tail. The background is a dark gradient, lighter at the top. Fig. 107. Comet of 1744. according to Cheassin. A diagram showing a series of faint, curved lines radiating from a central point at the bottom, representing the tail of a comet. Below these lines is a horizontal scale bar. The scale is marked with numbers from 0 to 30, with major ticks every 5 units (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30). Above the scale, the text "Scale of 30 Degrees." is written. Published by A & G Black Edinburgh Fig. 100. Fig. 101. Fig. 102. Fig. 103. Fig. 104. Fig. 105. Fig. 106. Fig. 107. Fig. 108. Fig. 109. Fig. 110. Fig. 109. Fig. 110. Fig. 111. Fig. 112. Fig. 113. Fig. 114. Fig. 115. Fig. 116. Fig. 119. Fig. 118. Fig. 117. Fig. 120. Fig. 121. Fig. 122. Fig. 124. Fig. 125. Fig. 126. Fig. 127. Fig. 128. Fig. 129. Fig. 129. Fig. 130. Fig. 130. Fig. 131. Fig. 131. Fig. 132. Fig. 125. Fig. 121. Fig. 122. Fig. 123. Fig. 124. Fig. 125. Fig. 126. Fig. 127. Fig. 129. Fig. 130. Fig. 135. Fig. 132. Fig. 136. Fig. 133. Fig. 134. Fig. 135. Projection for Edinburgh of the Annular Eclipse of the Sun 15th May 1836. Fig. 516. Radius of \frac{1}{2} Moon 1. M. Width of Annulus 2. 1/2 Ends of \frac{1}{2} Moon 4. 7/8 Apparent size. Projection of the Lunar Eclipse 2d Sept 1836. Fig. 517. Printed by A & C Black, Edinburgh. Projection for Edinburgh of the Annular Eclipse of the Sun, 15th May, 1836. Fig. 136. Begins at 1. 35m P.M. Middle of Annulus 3. 7m Ends at 4. 25m Apparent time. Projection of the Lunar Eclipse, 2d Sepr 1830. Fig. 137. HORIZE TELESCOPE Published by T. & C. Black, Edinburgh. DORPAT TELESCOPE Published by A. & C. Black, Edinburgh. ASTRONOMY. Fig. 1. Great American Telescope. Fig. 2. Fig. 3. Fig. 4. Fig. 4. View of the Telescope. Fig. 5. Fig. 5. View of the Telescope. Fig. 6. Plan of a Telescope. Fig. 7. View of a Telescope. Fig. 8. Fig. 8. Measuring Chair. ASTRONOMY. TRANSIT INSTRUMENT. Fig. 6. A detailed technical drawing showing the front of a transit instrument. It consists of a cylindrical body with a central lens or aperture, mounted on a base with adjustment screws. Front of eye piece. Fig. 7. A cross-sectional diagram of the instrument's base, showing the internal structure and the central axis. Fig. 8. Another cross-sectional diagram of the instrument's base, showing a different internal component or a different part of the assembly. Section through the Transverse axis. Fig. 3. A cross-sectional view of the instrument's base, showing the central lens and the surrounding frame. Fig. 4. A cross-sectional view of the instrument's base, showing the central lens and the surrounding frame. Section through the axis of the Telescope. Fig. 1. A detailed plan view of the instrument's base, showing the telescope tube, the central pivot, and the supporting structure. Fig. 2. A plan view of the instrument's base, showing the telescope tube, the central pivot, and the supporting structure. Plan of a Pier. Fig. 5. Eye Piece. A detailed drawing of the eye piece, showing the lens and the mechanical components that hold it in place. Fig. 2. A perspective drawing of the observing chair, showing the telescope tube and the chair's frame. Observing Chair. Back of Chair. A drawing showing the back of the observing chair, which is a simple wooden frame. Fig. 2. MURAL CIRCLE. Fig. 1. It consists of a square frame with a central vertical rod and a horizontal arm that holds two angled, rectangular plates. Fig. 1. FIVE-FOOT EQUATORIAL. Fig. 2. Fig. 1. FIVE FEET EQUATORIAL. Fig. 2. ASTRONOMY. FIVE FEET EQUATORIAL Fig. 1. Fig. 2. Fig. 3.PLAN OF THE INSTRUMENT AND GUIDE CIRCLES. The telescope is mounted on a tall, rectangular base. The main body of the telescope is a long, tapered cylinder. At the top, there is a large circular eyepiece. Below the eyepiece, there are various adjustment mechanisms, including a large circular wheel and several smaller levers and knobs. The base of the telescope is supported by a sturdy, multi-legged stand. Fig. 1. FIVE FEET EQUATORIAL. A detailed black and white illustration of the eyepiece of the telescope. It shows a cylindrical housing with a large circular lens at one end. The housing is mounted on a base with several adjustment screws and a curved scale. The illustration shows the internal structure of the eyepiece, including the lens and the mounting mechanism. Fig. 2. EYEPIECE. Fig. 3. PLAN OF IRON FRAME AND HOSE CIRCLE. A detailed black and white illustration showing the plan view of the telescope's iron frame and hose circle. The frame is a rectangular structure with a complex internal bracing system, including diagonal cross-braces. A large circular wheel, the hose circle, is mounted on the frame. The wheel has several spokes and is connected to a central hub. The illustration shows the top-down view of the entire assembly, highlighting the structural details and the connection to the base. AZIMUTH AND ALTITUDE CIRCLE. Published by A. & F. Black, Edinburgh. A faint, light brown pencil sketch is centered on a cream-colored page. The sketch depicts a circular object, possibly a lamp or a decorative element, with a vertical stem or handle extending downwards from the center. The base of the object is irregular and somewhat angular. The lines are very light and appear to be a preliminary drawing or a watermark. There are some minor smudges and discolorations on the paper, particularly around the edges and near the center. ASTRONOMY. PLATE XCIII. AZIMUTH AND ALTITUDE CIRCLE. Published by A & C Black, Edinburgh. A faint, stylized illustration of a traditional Japanese folding fan (sensu) mounted on a stand, centered on a light-colored page. The fan is circular with numerous thin, radiating ribs. It is attached to a vertical stand that has a decorative, possibly carved, base. The entire illustration is rendered in a very light, monochromatic style, appearing almost as a watermark or a faded drawing.