Clairaut
Americannoun
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It was not till 1747 that Clairaut reconciled this with the theory, and showed why Newton’s calculation was not exact.
From History of Astronomy by Forbes, George
BACON.—A very fine ring-plain, 40 miles in diameter, S.W. of Clairaut.
From The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features by Elger, Thomas Gwyn
There is also a ring-plain N.E. of Clairaut, which has very clearly modified the shape of the border on this side.
From The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features by Elger, Thomas Gwyn
Ultimately, Clairaut took into account a whole series of neglected terms, and it came out correct; thus verifying the theory.
From Pioneers of Science by Lodge, Oliver, Sir
The theory of the planetary movements is identified with the name of Laplace; hardly is a passing allusion made to the eminent labours of D'Alembert, of Clairaut, of Euler, of Lagrange.
From Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men by Grant, Robert
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