The Discovery of Neptune

by Morton Grosser

Studies the discovery of Neptune beginning with a brief history of planetary astronomy to the nineteenth century and followed by a detailed analysis of the independent work by Leverrier and Adams which led to the discovery and attendant scientific controversy

172 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1979

Reviews

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent account of the story of how Neptune was discovered.