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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the events leading to and surrounding the discovery of Neptune, tracing the history of the scientific discovery from its genesis to its culmination. The author uses primary source material, including letters, publications, and reports from astronomers such as Airy, Biot, and Herschel, to retell the story of the tireless physicists, and mathematicians who sought to prove the existence of a trans-Uranian planet. The book further examines the fallibility of science, the excitement of discovery, and the personal drive of those seeking to understand the universe. The author provides in-depth context for Neptune's discovery by explaining the scientific background, astronomical theories, and technological limitations of the time, revealing the significance and deep impact of Neptune's discovery on our understanding of the solar system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1849, is a fascinating snapshot of the state of astronomical research at the time. The author, a noted figure in the field, meticulously documents groundbreaking discoveries and ongoing debates about celestial objects like comets and planets, including the newly discovered asteroid Hygea. The book's focus is on the intricacies of planetary motion, offering a detailed examination of the perturbative function, a complex mathematical concept that explains the gravitational interactions between celestial bodies. The author delves into the ongoing debate over the orbit of the Great Comet of 1843, analyzing various theories and calculations, highlighting the challenges of determining a comet's path with limited observations. The book also explores the nature of Saturn's rings, a topic that captivated astronomers of the era. The author presents observations of the ring's disappearance and reappearance, and analyzes the competing theories about its structure, stability, and rotation. This discussion, rooted in the scientific methods and knowledge of the 19th century, provides insight into the intellectual landscape of astronomy at the time. Ultimately, the book captures the excitement and challenges of scientific exploration in a time of rapid discovery and theoretical development, offering readers a glimpse into the world of early astronomical research. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This engrossing book delves into a scandalous dispute between author and astronomer Benjamin Apthorp Gould, Jr. and the trustees of the Dudley Observatory in 1858. After accepting the directorship of the observatory and pledging his services pro-bono, Gould soon found himself at odds with the institution's president, Thomas Olcott. The conflict escalated into a public feud, with Olcott accusing Gould of financial impropriety and incompetence. Gould's reputation was tarnished by a Statement of the Trustees that accused him of wasting donations, delaying the observatory's opening, and failing to fulfill scientific promises. Gould's spirited Reply offers a detailed rebuttal of these charges, defending his work and exposing the falsehoods and distortions employed by his accusers. He provides a glimpse into the inner workings of scientific institutions, the complexities of personal relationships, and the limits of power. Through the author's vivid account, readers gain insight into the challenges faced by scientists and the importance of integrity, transparency, and accountability in any organization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Washington City: Published by the Smithsonian Institution, 1850. Octavo, 56 pages. Removed from a bound volume, without wrappers. Light age-toning; very good. First edition of Gould's early contribution to American astronomical literature, issued as part of the Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge. Gould (18241896), later founder of the Astronomical Journal and director of the Argentine National Observatory, here offers an authoritative account of the contentious discovery of Neptune in 1846, reviewing the work of Le Verrier, Adams, and Galle. His study is significant for situating American astronomy within a rapidly developing European scientific context, while also reinforcing the Smithsonian's role in publishing serious astronomical research. Gould is also credited with popularizing the term "asteroid" within the American scientific community.

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Albany, printed by Charles van Benthuysen, 1859, 8°, VI, (2), 366 pp., Pappband der Zeit; St. cerso Tit.; feiens Exemplar. First Edition! Benjamin Apthorp Gould (1824-1896) was a pioneering American astronomer. He is notable for creating the Astronomical Journal, discovering the Gould Belt, and for founding of the Argentine National Observatory and the Argentine National Weather Service.

New Haven: B. L. Hamlen, Printer. Octavo. Original printed wrappers. Wrappers darkened and foxed; small corner loss to lower wrap; internal foxing. Gould Popularizes "Asteroid" into American Scientific Vocabulary Scarce first journal appearance of Benjamin Apthorp Gould's 1848 paper "On the Orbits of the Asteroids," among the earliest American scientific uses of the term "asteroid." The word "asteroid" had been coined in 1802 when William Herschel, advised by the classical scholar Charles Burney Jr., introduced it in a Royal Society paper to describe Ceres and Pallas. While the term circulated in Europe, it was Gould (18241896) who naturalized it in the United States, using it consistently in his scientific writings and bringing it into professional currency. Illustrated with tables and a diagram, this study of orbital determinations is among Gould's earliest American-published contributions to celestial mechanics, showing how he aligned U.S. astronomy with contemporary European planetary science. The following year he founded the pioneering Astronomical Journal, which secured "asteroid" as the standard terminology in American astronomy ("How the First Dwarf Planet Became the Asteroid Ceres," Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, 2009). Gould was the first American to earn a Ph.D. in astronomy and later became known for identifying the "Gould Belt," a ring of young stars encircling the solar neighborhood. Very scarce in its original printed wrappers, with other important contributions by Ferdinand Roemer (geology of Texas), Robert Hare (electrical theory), and W. B. & R. E. Rogers (chemistry of carbonic acid absorption and diamond oxidation).

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