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from tlie appearances observed by him, “ the existence of a pretty damp 
atmosphere on the rings,” which, by the refraction of the light of the sun, 
would account for the visibility of the ring even when the illuminated 
surface is turned towards the earth. 
Mr. Huggins draws attention to the inactive state of the clouds and belts 
of Jupiter in 1868 and 1859 as compared to the changes which were 
constantly going on during its last appearance. As both Jupiter and 
Saturn will be visible during the coming winter months, the before- 
mentioned phenomenon will doubtlessengage the attention of many of our 
readers. 
