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…

A comprehensive collection of papers by the noted astronomer John Couch Adams, covering his groundbreaking work on celestial mechanics, gravitational theory, and planetary motion. Edited and annotated by Glaisher and…

Originally published in 1900, this book presents a collection of fascinating lectures collated from the manuscripts of Professor John Couch Adams. The lectures, which were taught at the University of…

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