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he used for computing the ratio of the polar
to the equatorial diameter.
He then noticed that the consequent bulging
of matter at the equator would be attracted
by the moon unequally, the nearest parts
being most attracted; and so the moon would
tend to tilt the earth when in some parts of
her orbit; and the sun would do this to a
less extent, because of its great distance.
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