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- 1819-1892 (Undated.)
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Astronomical notes, some dated 16 May 1855. Including "Errata in Pontecoulant's Theorie Analytique" "Errata in Plana's Theorie de la lune", "Errata in Damoiseau's Theorie de la lune". "Extract from Newton's MS used by Pemberton in preparation of 3rd ed. of Principia 16 May 1855", Various memoranda, "Extract from Sherburne's Catalogue of the most eminent Astronomers, Ancient and Modern. London, 1675".
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Copy of letter to W. De La Rue
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Incomplete. [JCA's comments on De La Rue's speech on awarding Gold Medal of RAS] Theory of moon: where work of Plana and Damoiseau is incorrect and how it might be improved. Errors of Hansen's ditto. Plana's original reception of JCA's theory of the moon.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Draft? autograph letter signed to J.R. Hind
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Corrections for Damoiseau's tables of Jupiter's satellites; explanation of how they work and how they should be used.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Corrections of Damoiseau's tables of Jupiter's satellites. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Typed copy of letter to W. Godward
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Detailed instructions for the Nautical Almanac Office for the continuation of Damoiseau's Tables of Jupiter's Satellites. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Typed copy of letter to Edward Roberts
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Corrections of Damoiseau's tables of satellites of Jupiter. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer