John couch adams and the discovery of neptune
Auteur :
Spencer Jones, Harold
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107691896
Date de publication :
3 avr. 2014
Dimensions :
17,8 x 12,7 x 2,7 cm
Poids :
520 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.