The Scientific Papers Of John Couch Adams V1 (1896)

By John Couch Adams

Book Overview

The Scientific Papers of John Couch Adams V1 is a collection of scientific papers authored by John Couch Adams, a British mathematician and astronomer who is best known for his discovery of the planet Neptune. The book, which was originally published in 1896, contains a wide range of papers on various topics in mathematics and astronomy, including celestial mechanics, the theory of tides, and the orbits of comets. The papers are presented in their original form, with some notes and annotations added by the editor. The book provides a fascinating insight into the work of one of the most important scientists of the 19th century and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of science.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: 1160714096
• ISBN13: 9781160714099
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 2.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"