Astronomy for the use of schools and academies (1882) (14577804518)

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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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Fig. 45 of condensation. Figs. 450 and 451 represent oval andelliptical nebulae having a spiral structure. 388 ASTRONOMY.

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Fig. 45*- ASTRONOMY. 389 THE MAGELLANIC CLOUDS. 384. Situation and General Appearance of the Magel-lanic Clouds. — The Magellanic clouds are two nebulous-looking bodies near thesouthern pole of the heav-ens, as shown in the right-hand portion of Fig. 452.In the appearance andbrightness of their lightthey resemble portions ofthe Milky-Way. The larger of theseclouds is called the Nu-becula Major. It is visi-ble to the naked eye instrong moonlight, and cov-ers a space about twohundred times the surface

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