John Couch Adams
Mathematician and Astronomer, Neptune discoverer
Born
June 5th, 1819
205 years ago
Died
1892
133 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A mathematician and astronomer made significant contributions to celestial mechanics. Worked extensively on the perturbations of Uranus, applying mathematical principles to determine the existence of a new planet. Predicted the position of Neptune, which was later confirmed through telescopic observations. Made contributions to lunar theory and published several papers enhancing the understanding of planetary motions.
Predicted the discovery of Neptune in 1846
Published work on the perturbations of Uranus
Contributed to lunar theory
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