An Introduction to Ancient and Modern Geography: To which are Added Rules for Projecting Maps, and the Use of Globes : Accompanied with an Ancient and Modern AtlasCummings, Hilliard & Company, 1825 - 204 σελίδες |
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... Equator All parts of the earth situated north of this line are said to be in the northern Hemisphere , that is , in the northern half of the globe . Those which are situated south of the Equator , are said to be in the southern ...
... Equator All parts of the earth situated north of this line are said to be in the northern Hemisphere , that is , in the northern half of the globe . Those which are situated south of the Equator , are said to be in the southern ...
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... Equator and the north . part of the map , and 90 between the Equator and the south part . These two parts which are situated farthest from the Equator , are called the north Pole , and the south Pole . In each degree there are reckoned ...
... Equator and the north . part of the map , and 90 between the Equator and the south part . These two parts which are situated farthest from the Equator , are called the north Pole , and the south Pole . In each degree there are reckoned ...
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... Equator contain as many miles , as degrees of latitude but the Meridians come nearer togeth- er as they recede from the equator , till at length they all meet at the Poles . For this reason the degrees are shorter , the far- ther you go ...
... Equator contain as many miles , as degrees of latitude but the Meridians come nearer togeth- er as they recede from the equator , till at length they all meet at the Poles . For this reason the degrees are shorter , the far- ther you go ...
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... Equator : in the southern Hemisphere they are longest when the sun is south of the Equator . In countries situated between the Tropics , the weather is con- stantly warm . When the sun is at the Equator on the 20th March , and 23d ...
... Equator : in the southern Hemisphere they are longest when the sun is south of the Equator . In countries situated between the Tropics , the weather is con- stantly warm . When the sun is at the Equator on the 20th March , and 23d ...
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... Equator ? Also those on the south side How is latitude reckoned ? How many degrees are there between the Equator and each Pole ? How are degrees divided ? What is the length of a degree of latitude ? How many miles are the Poles from ...
... Equator ? Also those on the south side How is latitude reckoned ? How many degrees are there between the Equator and each Pole ? How are degrees divided ? What is the length of a degree of latitude ? How many miles are the Poles from ...
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Σελίδα 190 - ... to east (like the earth which it represents), the hours increase in this direction ; but the motion of the Celestial Globe being from east to west (like the apparent motion of the heavens), the hours increase in this direction accordingly. Some globes have no brass plate, but have the Hours marked on the Globe itself. The Quadrant of Altitude is a thin slip of brass divided into degrees, and corresponding to a quadrant or fourth part of the Equator and Brazen Meridian. It is used for measuring...
Σελίδα 185 - ... divided into 360 equal parts called degrees' ; each degree is subdivided into 60 minutes' ,and each minute into 60 seconds".
Σελίδα 174 - EPHESUS. Famous for the temple of Diana, which magnificent structure was one of the seven wonders of the world ; it was 425 feet long and 200 broad, and cost 220 years of labour.
Σελίδα 188 - The equator is divided into two equal parts, of 180* each, by the principal meridian, which on our globes is generally the meridian of London. The horizon is an imaginary great circle, encompassing the globe round the middle, and dividing it into upper and lower hemispheres. The horizon is divided into four equal parts of 90° each, by the four cardinal points, east, west, north, and south. A line passing perpendicularly through the centre of the horizon is called its axis, the extremities of which...
Σελίδα 75 - The ministry of the day holds office at the pleasure of the House of Commons, the members of which are elected by the people.
Σελίδα 200 - E. long. In like manner the mouth of a river, as of the Tiber for instance, must be set down ; but to describe the whole river, the latitude and longitude of every turning must be marked down ; and the towns and bridges, by which it passes.
Σελίδα 169 - About 100 years before the Christian era, the Romans, under pretence of assisting the people of Marseilles, carried their arms into .Gaul, and conquered the district to the south of the Rhine.
Σελίδα 192 - Hour it is at any other place. Rule. Bring the place, where the hour is given, to the brass meridian, and set the index of the hour circle to that hour, then turn the globe till the proposed place comes under the meridian, and the index will point to the present hour at that place.