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Leverrier Urbain Jean Joseph . 1811--77, French astronomer: calculated the existence and position of the planet Neptune How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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By determining the deviations in the orbit of Uranus from those predicted by theory, Leverrier further proposed the existence of the new planet Neptunus. The outermost is Adams (which has three prominent arcs named Liberty, Equality and Fraternity); next is an unnamed ring; then Leverrier (whose outer extensions are called Lassell and Arago), and finally Galle. |
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