Chapter XII
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CHAPTER XII.
Some of the Results of the foregoing Theories 79
Extent and character of their influence—Old channels obliterated, and new ones developed—Sentiments changed—Nebular hypothesis—The sun cool, luminous, and habitable—Celestial spectroscopy—Undulatory theories ignored—Light instantaneously transmitted—Telephone—No light nor heat wasted—Extent of the atmosphere of the spheres—The sun's power overestimated.