Cyclopædia

Here are a few examples of how you can use the search feature:

Entering this and that into the search form will return results containing both "this" and "that".

Entering this not that into the search form will return results containing "this" and not "that".

Entering this or that into the search form will return results containing either "this" or "that".

Entering "this and that" (with quotes) into the search form will return results containing the exact phrase "this and that".

Search results can also be filtered using a variety of criteria. Select one or more filters below to get started.

Assuming line is required, and of is required, and distance is required, the following 25 results were found.

  • APPARENT PLACEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/optics/APPARENT%20PLACE

    APPARENT PLACE of any Object, in Optics, is that wherein it appears, when seen through one or more Glasses. See PLACE, OPTIC GLASS, etc. The Apparent Place is different from the real one; for when, by Refraction through Glasses, that parcel of Rays...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Optics

  • ANGULARhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ANGULAR

    ANGULAR, something that relates to, or hath, Angles. See ANGLE. Angular Objects at a distance appear round; the little Inequalities disappearing at a much less distance than the Bulk of the Body. See VISION. Angular Motion, is a compound kind of Motion,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ANALEMMAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ANALEMMA

    ANALEMMA, a Planisphere; or Projection of the Sphere, on the Plane of the Meridian, orthographically made, by straight Lines and Ellipses; the Eye being supposed to be at an infinite Distance; and in the East or West Points of the Horizon. See...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • Geometryhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mathematics/geometry

    GEOMETRY,or the Doctrine of EXTENDED, or Continuous QUANTITY, viz. l°, Lines, Right, Perpendicular, Parallel, Oblique, &c. Angles, Acute, Scalenous, Vertical, Opposite, &c. z°, Figures, or Surfaces, Triangle, Square, Parallelogram, Trapezium, Polygon,...

    • Type: Category

  • ALHIDADEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ALHIDADE

    ALHIDADE, or Alhidada, the Index or Label of an Astronomical, or Geometrical Instrument, for taking of Heights or Distances—The Alhidade is a kind of Ruler, movable on the Centre of the Instrument; and carrying the Sights. See INDEX, SIGHTS, &c. See...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified
Results 21 - 25 of 25

Main Menu