1624 in science

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The year 1624 in science and technology involved some significant events.

Astronomy[edit]

Exploration[edit]

Mathematics[edit]

  • Henry Briggs publishes Arithmetica Logarithmica.
  • Edmund Gunter produces The description and use of sector, the cross-staffe, and other instruments for such as are studious of mathematical practise, notable for being published in English as a practical text.[2]

Medicine[edit]

Technology[edit]

Events[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Usus astronomicus planisphaerii stellati
  2. ^ Wilson, Robin (16 November 2005). "Who invented the calculus? – and other 17th century topics". London: Gresham College. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  3. ^ Bloxam, G. A. (1957). "Letters Patent for Inventions: their Use and Misuse". Journal of Industrial Economics. 5 (3). Wiley. ISSN 0022-1821.
  4. ^ "René Descartes". Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 2009. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
  5. ^ "Simon Marius | German astronomer". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 29 June 2020.