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Delaunay, Charles-Eugène (1816-1872) astronomer and mathematician
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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Requests information on Gravitational Astronomy. 1. Lunar Theory; Delaunay Theorie du mouvement de la lune Vol.2 p 803. 2. Laplace on stability of solar system.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Requests J.C.A. or someone appointed by him studies '8 Venus mean longitude - 13 Earth's mean longitude' in the Moon's motion, to settle who is right between Hansen and Delaunay. Will send cheque for Horrocks Memorial later. (See G.B.A. to J.C.A. 28th Oct. 1874).

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Copy of letter to G.B. Airy

Explanation of how G.B.A. has misunderstood Delaunay's lunar formula. Agrees about stability of solar system. Would like to see model of transit of Venus.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

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