Green | January 14, 2009 | 2 comments

'English Galileo' maps on display

source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7827732.stm

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Ever heard of Thomas Harriot? The English astronmer was the first man to view the moon through a telescope. Galileo did it in December 1609, but there are records showing Harriot drew images of the Moon several months before. To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, Harriot's 400-year-old maps will be on display this summer.
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2 comments // 'English Galileo' maps on display

  • ejasun
  • abbym0308
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    • It's actually not surprising that someone else was making similar discoveries at that time. He's probably relieved that he did keep quiet, saving himself from imprisonment...
      I will definitely go see these. I love the Science Museum!

    • 3 years ago
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