John Couch Adams and the Discovery of Neptune

Originally published in 1947, this book presents a concise account of the role of John Couch Adams (1819-92) in the discovery of Neptune. Excerpts from Adams' letters are incorporated throughout the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in astronomy and the history of science.

Sommario

John Couch Adams and the discovery of Neptune.

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Riassunto

Originally published in 1947, this book presents a concise account of the role of John Couch Adams (1819–92) in the discovery of Neptune. Excerpts from Adams' letters are incorporated throughout the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in astronomy and the history of science.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Harold Spencer Jones, Harold Spencer-Jones
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 03.04.2014
• EAN: 9781107691896
• ISBN: 978-1-107-69189-6
• Pagine: 44
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; SCIENCE / History, History of Science, Solar system: the Sun & planets, Solar system: the Sun and planets, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy