Abstract

Abstract The value of numerical methods for dealing with differential equations has always been recognised by astronomers; but in recent years these methods have proved ever more useful. As examples we need only remind of the light thrown on the Problem of the three Bodies by the untiring calculations of G. H. DARWIN and by the numerical work performed at or in touch with the observatory of Copenhagen. In a different field of research we may mention StORMER's explanation of the Northern Lights.

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