THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PLANET
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The discovery of the planet Neptune in 1846 and the dispute surrounding it are recounted. It is posited that John Couch Adams received more credit for the discovery than he was due, as he did not announce his findings to the scientific community but had simply produced some calculations.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
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Harmonious hi-fi
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Ten hi-fi systems are evaluated including tuners Denon TU-215RD, Sony ST0SE500, Arcam Alpha eight tuner, Denon TU-1500RD, Marantz ST-48, Goodmans Gelta 900T, NAD 414 tuner, Onkyo T-422, Teac T-H500 and Technics ST-GT650. The Sony system is well built and best in its class.
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1998
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Your camcorder
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Most video camera owners pay little attention to the instruction booklet that comes with their newly bought camcorders. Tips for helping users generate better video by using the product's more complicated features are offered.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1995
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