1669 ⟶ Isaac Newton Constructs First Reflecting Telescope
The first known operational reflecting telescope is built by...
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🔭 James Gregory Publishes Design for Reflecting Telescope
James Gregory publishes designs for a reflecting telescope.⟶
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United Kingdom🔭 Newton Constructs First Reflecting Telescope
First functional reflecting telescope constructed by Isaac Newton.⟶
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United Kingdom🔭 Isaac Newton Constructs First Reflecting Telescope
The first known operational reflecting telescope is built by Isaac Newton.⟶
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United Kingdom🔬 Newton's Discovery of the Spectrum of Light
Sir Isaac Newton: discovers that white light is a mixture of distinct coloured rays (the spectrum).⟶
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United Kingdom⚙️ Thomas Savery Demonstrates Steam Engine to Royal Society
Thomas Savery demonstrates his first steam engine to the Royal Society.⟶
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United Kingdom🤿 Edmond Halley Tests Diving Bell
Diving bell was successfully tested by Edmond Halley, sustainable to a depth of 55 ft⟶
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