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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Title: An explanation of the observed irregularities in the motion of Uranus, on the hypothesis of disturbances caused by a more distant planet
Publisher: London: printed by W. Clowes & Sons
Publication Date: 1846
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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