Early Physics and Astronomy: A Historical IntroductionMacDonald and Janes, 1974 - 413 oldal |
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... epicycle . Fig . 7.11 shows a model in which the planet has a direct motion on the epicycle . This means that the apparent velocity of P , seen from T , has a maximum when P is in the neighbourhood of A on the epicycle , but a minimum ...
... epicycle . Fig . 7.11 shows a model in which the planet has a direct motion on the epicycle . This means that the apparent velocity of P , seen from T , has a maximum when P is in the neighbourhood of A on the epicycle , but a minimum ...
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... epicycle the centre of MS ecliptic deferent → epicycle ML m Fig . 7.15 . Ptolemy's final lunar theory . small circle which moves on a deferent circle . But this circle has now become eccentric , and also rotating ; its centre D ...
... epicycle the centre of MS ecliptic deferent → epicycle ML m Fig . 7.15 . Ptolemy's final lunar theory . small circle which moves on a deferent circle . But this circle has now become eccentric , and also rotating ; its centre D ...
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... epicycle vector CP be parallel to the direction TM from the Earth to the mean Sun. This implies that the planet has a direct ( eastward ) motion on the epicycle ( contrary to the Moon ) , and that the period of revolution on the epicycle ...
... epicycle vector CP be parallel to the direction TM from the Earth to the mean Sun. This implies that the planet has a direct ( eastward ) motion on the epicycle ( contrary to the Moon ) , and that the period of revolution on the epicycle ...
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