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Report On The History Of The Discovery Of Neptune (1850) is a book authored by Benjamin Apthorp Gould. The book is a comprehensive account of the discovery of the planet Neptune. It provides an in-depth analysis of the events that led to the discovery of the planet and the scientific theories that were developed to explain its existence.The book begins by discussing the early observations of Uranus, which led astronomers to suspect the existence of another planet beyond it. It then goes on to describe the efforts of various astronomers to locate this planet and the eventual discovery of Neptune by Johann Galle and Heinrich d'Arrest in 1846.The book also explores the controversy surrounding the discovery of Neptune, including the claims made by John Couch Adams and Urbain Le Verrier, who both independently predicted the existence of the planet. The author provides a detailed analysis of the scientific methods used by these astronomers and the debates that ensued over who deserved credit for the discovery.Report On The History Of The Discovery Of Neptune (1850) is an important historical document that sheds light on the scientific process and the human drama behind one of the most significant discoveries in astronomy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the discovery of our solar system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.