Astronomy for the use of schools and academies (1882) (14577501569)

Identifier: astronomyforuseo00gill (find matches)
Title: Astronomy for the use of schools and academies
Year: 1882 (1880s)
Authors: Gillet, J. A. (Joseph Anthony), 1837-1908 Rolfe, W. J. (William James), 1827-1910
Subjects: Astronomy
Publisher: New York : Potter, Ainsworth, & Co.
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress



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first day September, ber, and March. The reason whywinter is counted asoccurring after thewinter solstice is simi-lar to the reason whythe summer is placedafter the summer solstice. The earth north of the equatoris losing heat most rapidly at the time of the winter solstice ;but for some time after this it loses more heat by night thanit receives by day : hence for some time the temperature 66 ASTRONOMY. continues to fall, and the cold is more intense after thewinter solstice than before it.
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Of course, when it is summer in the northern hemisphere,it is winter in the southern hemisphere, and the reverse. ASTRONOMY. 67