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In line with the latest guidance, Kresen Kernow will be temporarily closed until further notice. See our Visit page for more details →

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Home Exhibitions John Couch Adams: a Cornish Spaceman

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John Couch Adams: a Cornish Spaceman

We’re celebrating John Couch Adams, who was born 200 years ago. A humble man, John’s incredible talent for maths nearly resulted in the discovery of Neptune.

Explore more in our online gallery, and you can watch our animation here.

We’ve also worked with The Writers’ Block to develop a creative writing activity inspired by John’s story which you can watch by clicking this link.

Extract from map showing Laneast.
Scan of ink illustration of solar system.
Scan of handwritten letter.
Photograph of John Couch Adams in cap and gown.

Scan of handwritten note.
Scan of page showing handwritten mathematical calculations.
Scan of handwritten letter.
Scan of newspaper article about the discovery of Neptune.

Scan of printed page of calculations.
Photograph of memorial to John Couch Adams.

 

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