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 in the discovery of Neptune.

Harold Spencer Jones (Author)

9781107691896, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 April 2014

44 pages
17.8 x 12.7 x 2.7 cm, 0.52 kg

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.

John Couch Adams and the discovery of Neptune.

Subject Areas: History of science [PDX]