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Copy of letter to G.B. Airy

Adams/Box 2/34/1
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7 June 1883

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Has been checking errors in G.B.A's Numerical Lunar Theory: cause is Delaunay's coefficients of parallax. Explains why.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/27/2
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8 June 1883

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

In reply to J.C.A. of 7th June. Reasons for Delaunay's numerical inaccuracies. Reasons for G.B.A's numerical inaccuracies.

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

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/31/2
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26 May 1888

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Has Delaunay published vol. 3 of his Theorie du Mouvement de la lune?

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

Autograph letter signed to Eliza Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 26/13/3
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28 Feb. 1892

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Encloses one letter of JCA's to LeVerrier, found by his daughter. Contact being made with Delaunay's family. Details of a paper to be included in the Collected Papers. Suggestion for a house which might suit EA.

Cayley, Arthur (1821-1895) mathematician

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/5/5
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4 Aug. (No year given.)

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Written from Hampstead. Fluidity of centre of earth: Thomson vs. Delaunay.

Rohrs, John Henry (fl 1868-1869)

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