An explanation of the observed irregularities in the motion of Uranus, on the hypothesis of disturbances caused by a more distant planet

ADAMS, JOHN COUCH

Editore: London: printed by W. Clowes & Sons, 1846

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ADAMS, JOHN COUCH (1819-92). An explanation of the observed irregularities in the motion of Uranus, on the hypothesis of disturbances caused by a more distant planet. London: printed by W. Clowes & Sons, 1846. FIRST PRINTING, offprint form: 'Appendix to the Nautical Almanac for the Year 1851'. 8 vo. 31, (1) pp. Fine linen with paper spine label. Light browning; a very good copy. The mathematical prediction of an eighth planet (Neptune) by the English astronomer went unrecognized at first, the credit instead went to Leverrier's work that led to Galle's sighting in September 1846. Heralds of Science 16. Milestones of Science 1. Epochal Achievements 24: "a triumph of gravitational astronomy." H.F. Norman Lib. Cat. 7.

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• Titolo: An explanation of the observed irregularities in the motion of Uranus, on the hypothesis of disturbances caused by a more distant planet
• Editore: London: printed by W. Clowes & Sons
• Data di pubblicazione: 1846
• Rilegatura: Hardcover
• Edizione: 1st Edition
• Condizione: Very Good
• Condizione della sovraccoperta: No Jacket