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

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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

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