Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Volumen2Royal Society of Edinburgh., 1850 Obituary notices are included in many of the volumes. |
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... angles to the axis of vision , and hence the lens will become more spheroidal , and , consequently , more refractive ; that is , adapted for the vision of objects at small distances . The hydrostatic pressure in question is believed to ...
... angles to the axis of vision , and hence the lens will become more spheroidal , and , consequently , more refractive ; that is , adapted for the vision of objects at small distances . The hydrostatic pressure in question is believed to ...
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... angles , some being vertical ; and that this dislocation of the strata is observed everywhere ; it is obvious that a tremendous force must have been exerted to produce these effects . The elevation of the former ocean bottom , and the ...
... angles , some being vertical ; and that this dislocation of the strata is observed everywhere ; it is obvious that a tremendous force must have been exerted to produce these effects . The elevation of the former ocean bottom , and the ...
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... angle formed by the astronomical and magnetic meri- dians . 2. The Bifilar Magnetometer , by means of which the varia- tions of the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic force are obtained . 3. The Balance Magnetometer , which ...
... angle formed by the astronomical and magnetic meri- dians . 2. The Bifilar Magnetometer , by means of which the varia- tions of the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic force are obtained . 3. The Balance Magnetometer , which ...
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... angles , and also that larger angles could be observed . Objects were seen reflected by metallic mirrors , which could not be seen when glass was used ; and that when the alloy was formed of pure metals , it was not subject to rust or ...
... angles , and also that larger angles could be observed . Objects were seen reflected by metallic mirrors , which could not be seen when glass was used ; and that when the alloy was formed of pure metals , it was not subject to rust or ...
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... angle of the stratum touches the surface . The cavities are sometimes con- centrically arranged , and sometimes occur in parallel straight lines . In one specimen , they radiate from a centre . When different strata occur in the same ...
... angle of the stratum touches the surface . The cavities are sometimes con- centrically arranged , and sometimes occur in parallel straight lines . In one specimen , they radiate from a centre . When different strata occur in the same ...
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