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- 25 Jan. 1847
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Neptune. Transcript from Airy's correspondence files in RGO Archives, copied for D.MacAlister 1893-1894.
Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Neptune. Transcript from Airy's correspondence files in RGO Archives, copied for D.MacAlister 1893-1894.
Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Reply to J.C.A.'s of 29th. Comments on article in Mechanics Mag. Dec. 1846. Advises to wait for new observation of New Planet (Neptune) to measure its distance from sun, not to calculate. Thanks for further figures of position of planet. Does not favour Hansen's methods of calculation, nor LeVerrier's use of single observations. On the Lunar & planetary reductions calculated from Camb. Observatory
(See G.B.A. to J.C.A. 27 Mar.1851 for table of Saturn dated 1 Feb.1847).
Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
In JCA's hand. Sends two equations from Hansen to explain the inequality of the moon's motion [missing]. Requests that JCA may be allowed to see the letter.
Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Congratulations on comments made about JCA by Hansen. Demands paper on Neptune before Friday next.
Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Request for JCA's opinion of Hansen's work, as he is in the running for the Copley Medal.
Parsons, William (1800-1867) 3rd Earl of Rosse, astronomer
Draft autograph letter to William Parsons
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Detailed opinion of Hansen's work: reply to WP of 27 Sep. 1850. (24/24/1)
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Introducing W. Hillhouse who is visiting England. On new method of calculation for special perturbations. Published by G.P.B.; subsequently published as original by Encke; reviewed as original by Hansen. G.P.B. not happy. Advantages of new method.
Bond, G P (fl 1852)
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Motion of the moon. Quotes letter from Hansen on formulae he used. Requests further information on effects of one planet on motion of another.
Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Encloses testimonial for JCA for professorship of Geometry at Gresham Coll. Hansen's latest papers. Challis's paper.
Lubbock, Sir John William (1803-1865) 3rd Baronet, astronomer and banker
Draft? autograph letter signed to P.A. Hansen
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Offering PAH honorary membership of Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer