The second is by measuring the semidiameter of the Earth: For as the circumference makes knowne the diameter, so doth this the circumference.
If it can be observed, it proves the Affirmative; but if it cannot be observed, it doth not convince the Negative, but only proves that the Semidiameter of the Earths Epicycle is so small as not to make any discernable Parallax.
For if the Arch of a Quadrant be equal to the Aggregate of the Semidiameter and of the Tangent of 30.
Defn: The parallax of the sun, that is, the angle subtended at the sun by the semidiameter of the earth.
Defn: A right line drawn or extending from the center of a circle to the periphery; the semidiameter of a circle or sphere.
The sensible horizon is parallel to the rational, but is distant from it by the semidiameter of the earth, or nearly four thousand miles.
Then sette I my compasse (whiche is opened according to the semidiameterof the said circle) fixing one foote in the end of euery semidiameter, and drawe with the other foote twoo arche lines, one on euery side.
Whereby it dothe well appeare, that the side of anye sisangle made in a circle, is equalle to the semidiameter of the same circle.
And with your compas take the quantitee of the semidiameter iustly.
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