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1500
Invention of the Navigational Compass
The Compass was originally invented in ancient China, during the Han Dynasty as a divination tool. It wasn't until the late 9th and early 10th centuries that it was used for navigational purposes. This is an important invention in history because before now we had to use the stars and other less accurate methods of navigation. -
Period: 1500 to
Scientific revolution
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1534
Nicolause Copernicus developes his heliocentric theory.
Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish scientist who was the first person to develop the Heliocentric theory. His theory was published in 1534. This challenged the way people thought because for thousands of years before this people believed that earth was the only stationary thing in the universe and everything moved around it. -
The microscope is invented.
The microscope was invented by a Dutch lens maker named Zacharias Janssen. The microscope lets the user look at things magnified, similar to the telescope. This is an important event in history because the entire science of microbiology is based of this invention. The microscope is used to do things like study the human body, study diseases, and create cures for said diseases. -
Invention of the Thermometer
The thermometer was invented by Galileo Galilei in 1593. The thermometer is a device used to measure temperature. This is an important event in history because before this point in time we had no way to measure temperature. This is used by most people, whether to decide what to wear today, or to put together a weather report on the news. -
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Galileo and Kepler prove the heliocentric theory
While Nicolas Copernicus was the first person to propose the heliocentric theory in 1534, it was not proven until the 17th century, by Galileo Galilee and Johannes Kepler -
Galileo improves the telescope
Galileo Galilei improved the telescope in 1609. The telescope is an invention used to study the sky. The telescope was first inventedd in 1608 by Dutch lens maker Hans Lippershey. This is an important event in history because it marked the beginning of every branch of science to do with the stars, sky and space. -
Johannes Kepler publishes his laws of planetary motion
Johannes Kepler was a German Mathematician and Astronomer who is best know for his laws of planetary motion. This is an important event in history because these laws state how the planets move in space. -
Novum Organum is published
In 1620 English philosopher and scientist Francis Bacon published is book Novum Organum outlining his system of knowledge. He believed that scientific theory could only be developed by observing. Never assume anything. This is an important event in history because this was the beginning of the scientific method, which contributed to all scientific discoveries since then. -
Dialogues Concerning the Two Chief Systems of the World is published
Dialogues Concerning the Two Chief Systems of the world was published in 1632 by Galileo Galilei. The book was written as a conversation between 3 people, and discussed the heliocentric theory versus the geocentric theory. -
Discourse on the Method is published
Discourse on the Method is a philosophical and autobiographical treatise by René Descartes in 1637. It talks about his invention of the Scientific Method. This is an important event in history because Discourse on the Method is one of the most influential works in philosophy, and helped contribute of natural sciences. -
Invention of the Mechanical Calculator
The mechanical calculator was invented in 1642 by French inventor Blaise Pascal. The introduction of his invention launched the development of mechanical calculators. This is an important event in history because this invention is precursor to the modern calculator and computer. Think of how often we use these inventions. -
Trial of Galieo
Galilleo's Trial took place in 1663. Here he was tried for heresy by the Catholic Church following the release of his book his book Dialogues on the Two Chief Systems of the World. This was an important event in history because after this trial one of the smartest men of the scientific revolution was sentenced to permanent house arrest and his book was banned by the church. -
The French Academy of Science is founded
The French Academy of Science was founded in 1666 by Louis XIV of France and Jean-Baptiste Colbert. This event had a significant impact on history because before this, people were satisfied with using magic to explain everything, but now they started to turn to science for the real answers. -
Isaac Newton publishes his book on the universal laws of gravity and motion.
English Physicist, Mathematician, and Astronomer Isaac Newton published his book Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica in 1687. Principia formulated his laws of motion and gravity that now make him most famous. -
Invention of the steam engine
The steam engine was patented in 1698 by Thomas Savery. This is an important event in history because before the gas engine, steam powered pretty much everything. Some things are still powered by steam. -
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Calculus is developed
Calculus was developed by by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Liebnitz in the mid 17th century. However, the did not work together. The both developed is by themselves. This is an important event in history because calculus is one of the most important parts of math.
