Format:
XVI, 337 S.
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Ill., graph. Darst.
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25 cm
ISBN:
9781461455646
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1461455642
Series Statement:
Astrophysics and space science library 397
Content:
Le Verrier was a superb scientist. His discovery of Neptune in 1846 made him the most famous astronomer of his time. He produced a complete theory of the motions of the planets which served as a basis for planetary ephemeris for a full century. Doing this, he discovered an anomaly in the motion of Mercury which later became the first proof of General Relativity. He also founded European meteorology. However his arrogance and bad temper created many enemies, and he was even fired from his position of Director of the Paris Observatory --
Note:
Biography
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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The Years of His Youth (1811-1845)The Discovery of Neptune (1845-1846)Waiting in the Wings (1847-1853)The Observatory: At Last!The Dictator (1854-1870)The Fall (1870-1872)The Second Reign (1873-1877)Telegraphic LongitudesLe Verrier and MeteorologyThe Legacy of Le Verrier.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781461455653
Additional Edition:
Online-Ausg. Lequeux, James, 1934 - Le Verrier—Magnificent and Detestable Astronomer New York, NY : Springer, 2013 ISBN 9781461455653
Language:
English
Subjects:
Physics
Keywords:
Le Verrier, Urbain Jean Joseph 1811-1877
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Biografie
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