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H'ad Astra Historia - Ep. 305: You're So Predictable
Hosted by Loretta Cannon.
Today's 'guest' is the planet Neptune. I'm telling the story of the discovery of Neptune 180 years ago in September, 1846. It was initially identified using mathematics rather than a telescope. This is a story of missed opportunities, undisclosed data, a bit of professional rivalry, and a controversy that some still argue today.
H'ad astra historia is the official podcast for the Historical Astronomy Division of the American Astronomical Society. We're here to share stories from and about the people who study the stars, planets, and the cosmos. We'll be hearing from…
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