Urbain Le Verrier

Mathematician & astronomer; Neptune discovery

Urbain Le Verrier - Mathematician & astronomer; Neptune discovery
Born

March 11th, 1811
214 years ago

Died

September 23rd, 1877
147 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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A mathematician and astronomer contributed significantly to the study of celestial mechanics. Developed the mathematical predictions that led to the discovery of the planet Neptune in 1846. His calculations on the orbit of Uranus, based on perturbation from other celestial bodies, provided critical insights into the structure of the solar system. Served as a professor at the Paris-Sorbonne and was later appointed to the Bureau des Longitudes. Published several papers and theories, expanding knowledge in astronomy and mathematics.

Predicted the existence of Neptune

Published 'Theory of the Motion of Uranus'

Served as the director of the Paris Observatory

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