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There is another called Biela's, which revisits the sun every six years, or a little more; and this busy traveller actually crossed our orbit in 1832, only a month before we passed through the same point in space!
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 453 Volume 18, New Series, September 4, 1852 Various 1841
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These calculations proved that the comet was not a return of 3D/Biela.
Could Comet 17P/Holmes Be The Fabeled Star Of Bethleham? 2007
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Biela as for Encke, and the angle itself throws the major axis of Biela
Outlines of a Mechanical Theory of Storms Containing the True Law of Lunar Influence T. Bassnett
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When Encke's formula was applied to Biela's comet, it was inadequate to account for a tenth part of the acceleration; and although Biela moves in a much denser medium, and is of less dense materials, even this taken into account will not satisfy the observations, -- making no other change in Encke's formula.
Outlines of a Mechanical Theory of Storms Containing the True Law of Lunar Influence T. Bassnett
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Another Short Period Comet worthy of notice is that of Biela, named after M. Biela, its discoverer.
Aether and Gravitation William George Hooper
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The comet of Biela is approaching the earth's orbit with increasing velocity, and towards the end of the following month it will partially intersect the course which the earth traverses in its journey round the sun.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 567, September 22, 1832 Various
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Shortly afterwards another comet, revolving in a period of about six years, was discovered by Biela, and given his name.
A History of Science: in Five Volumes. Volume III: Modern development of the physical sciences 1904
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The conviction grew that meteor swarms are really the débris of comets; and this conviction became a practical certainty when, in November, 1872, the earth crossed the orbit of the ill-starred Biela, and a shower of meteors came whizzing into our atmosphere in lieu of the lost comet.
A History of Science: in Five Volumes. Volume III: Modern development of the physical sciences 1904
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Mehemet Ali, gathered a formidable array in front of Shumla and drove the Russian army now led by the Cesarewich back on Biela, but failed to pierce their lines.
The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) John Holland Rose 1898
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Setting out from Sistova and drawing part of his column from the forces at Biela, Gurko first occupied the important town of Tirnova, the small Turkish garrison making a very poor attempt to defend the old
The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) John Holland Rose 1898
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