Circle of a sphere Circle of a sphere A circle of a sphere is a circle that lies on a sphere. Such a circle can be formed as the intersection of a sphere and a plane, or of two spheres. A circle on a sphere whose plane passes through the center of the sphere is called a great circle; otherwise it is a small circle. Circles of a sphere have radius less than or equal to the sphere radius, with equality when the circle is a great circle. In the geographic coordinate system on a globe, the parallels of latitude are such circles, with
The Doll that Came Straight from Fairyland straight on, and when he meets other people he must ask what they are thinking. In his quest, he travels across the sea, through a gorse bush and over an iceberg to a castle. Along the way he collects thoughts. These thoughts consist of the Prince's wishes for his gift: a steamboat, a cannon and a magical balloon. The gifts that the Prince had wished for earlier help him reach the castle where Lady Emmelina is waiting. Once he finds her, the Prince quickly returns home. When Princess Pansy sees her brother she hugs him while Lady Emmelina falls to