OF THE SUN WITH THAT OF THE FIXED STARS. 27 



V. Observations of the Light of the Sun, compared with that of a Candle, 



by means of Shadows. 



66755 

 12 



= 5563 



Hence 5563 is the number of Candles, which being placed at the distance of 

 twelve inches, will give a light equal to that of the Sun. 



VI. Observations of the light of the Moon compared with that of a 



Candle, by means of Shadows. 



Hence, c 

 and O 



j^ X Candle placed at the distance of twelve feet, 



(144"\* 

 -j2 J Moons. 



801.072 Moons. 



E 2 



