Lectures on The Lunar Theory

ADAMS, John Couch

ISBN 10: 0907322026 / ISBN 13: 9780907322023

Published by P.M. Erwood, Kent, 1980

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An 88-page pamphlet (modern facsimile reprint)of the original that was first published in October 1900, ed. R.A. Sampson. One of many astronomy items we have in stock. Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lectures on The Lunar Theory
• Publisher: P.M. Erwood, Kent
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0907322026
• ISBN 13: 9780907322023
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Astronomy

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Synopsis

Professor J. C. A dams, and are now reprinted without change from his Collected Scientific Papers, Vol. n., pp. i84. It was thought that the wide interest attaching to the lunar problem reached many besides the professed astronomer, and would justify a separate publication of this short work. It is known that A dams contemplated the publication of some such essay himself, and it must be a matter of regret to all that he never did so. No pains have been spared to present the material properly, but it is unavoidable that it should appear from the hands of an editor in a less perfect form than if the author had issued it himself. Yet, allowing for this disadvantage, I think those best qualified to judge will consider this work fully worthy of A dams sgreat name. Of current elementary theories it may be said that they leave off where the difficulties of the subject begin, that is to say, where the various cases of slow convergence have been exposed, but not dealt with. It is perhaps not too much to say that these lectures carry us to the point where such difficulties end, in an adequate evaluation of all the chief constants. They leave the problem effectively solved and not merely stated, and shew the path clear for the formation of a detailed theory, if that is desired. R. A. SAMPSON. DURHAM. 8O ctober, 1900.
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Book Description

Originally published in 1900, this book presents a collection of fascinating lectures collated from the manuscripts of Professor John Couch Adams. The lectures, which were taught at the University of Cambridge between the years 1860–89, aimed 'to illustrate geometrically the analytical processes' of the Lunar Theory and 'render them more comprehensible'.