The Scientific Papers Of John Couch Adams V1 (1896)

By John Couch Adams

Book Overview

The Scientific Papers of John Couch Adams V1 (1896) is a book that contains a collection of scientific papers written by John Couch Adams, a renowned British mathematician and astronomer. The book was published in 1896 and is the first volume of a series that compiles Adams' works.The papers included in this volume cover a wide range of topics related to astronomy and mathematics, including celestial mechanics, the motion of planets, lunar theory, and the calculation of astronomical constants. Some of the papers are original research articles, while others are reprints of previously published works.Adams is best known for his role in the discovery of the planet Neptune in 1846. He used his mathematical expertise to calculate the position of an unknown planet that was perturbing the orbit of Uranus, and his calculations led to the successful observation of Neptune by astronomers.The Scientific Papers of John Couch Adams V1 provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and mathematics. The book is written in English and is suitable for both scholars and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168150027
• ISBN13: 9781168150028
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.2" x 11.0"