John Couch Adams and the Discovery of Neptune
Download or Read eBook John Couch Adams and the Discovery of Neptune PDF written by Harold Spencer Jones and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-03 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Harold Spencer Jones |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 45 |
Release | : 2014-04-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781107691896 |
ISBN-13 | : 1107691893 |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis John Couch Adams and the Discovery of Neptune by : Harold Spencer Jones
Book excerpt: 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.