Alexis Bouvard

Alexis Bouvard
Alexis Bouvard
Born(1767-06-27)27 June 1767
Died7 June 1843(1843-06-07) (aged 75)
Paris
NationalityFrench
Scientific career
Fieldsastronomy
InstitutionsParis Observatory
Alexis Bouvard's native farm in Contamines-Montjoie

Alexis Bouvard (French pronunciation: [alɛksi buvaʁ], 27 June 1767 – 7 June 1843) was a French astronomer.[citation needed] He is particularly noted for his careful observations of the irregularities in the motion of Uranus and his hypothesis of the existence of an eighth planet in the Solar System.


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