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So that at this distance the topographicalbook17 details of the moon observed without glasses could not be determined with precision. Conversation was started upon this subject. Barbicane was still seekingbook18 the solution of his insoluble problem. Since we are being borne along in space we shall end by falling into some center of attraction or other. True replied Barbicane. The distance which had then separated the projectile from the satellite was estimated at about two hundred leagues. The eye dazzled as if it was leaning over a bath of molten silver turned from it involuntarily but the oblong form of the orb was quite clear.... read all
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