God's Glory in the Heavens

adaptation appear argument ascending node asteroids astronomer atmosphere axis bodies bright celestial celestial mechanism centre circle colours comet conceive condensation corona dark density detected diameter disc discover discovery distance Divine Intelligence double stars earth eccentricity envelope equally equatorial eternity existence finite force genius globe glory heat heavens Herschel human idea Inclination inference infinite infinity inhabitants instrument John Herschel Jupiter Leverrier light longitude lunar machine mass means mechanical ment miles mind moon moon's motion mountains move naked eye nature nebulæ nebular hypothesis object object-glass observation Observatory orbit orbs perihelion period photosphere planetary planets present probability proof question rays reflecting telescope refracting regarded revolution revolve rings of Saturn rotation round satellites seen semi-axis shew shewn side sidereal solar system space spectrum sphere spots stability stars stratum structure sun's suppose surface telescope theory tion total eclipse traced whole zodiacal light zone