Alexis Bouvard | |
|---|---|
 Alexis Bouvard | |
| Born | 27 June 1767 |
| Died | 7 June 1843 (aged 75) Paris |
| Nationality | French |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | astronomy |
| Institutions | Paris Observatory |
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.