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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Scientific Revolution
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Nov 21, 1543
The New Idea
Nicolaus Copernicus figured out in 1543 that the earth really wasn't the center of the universe. He wondered if the earth actually rotated around the sun? His theory impacted us greatly. Before people hated the idea, and he could have went to jail for it. Later on scientists were able to prove his theory was correct. -
The Thermometer
The theremometer was invented by Galilei Galileo in 1593. The thermometer is used to tell how hot or cold it is outside, inside, or even underwater. This invention is very importnant because it helps forecasters predict what the weather is going to be like. This was useful back then becuase it was edited throughout the years up to today and now today the thermometer is flawless. Galileo's thermometer conisted of 5 different color bubble that each represent a different temperature. The therm -
Thermometer Continued
Our thermometer today had a red liquid that goes up and down a tube based on how hot or cold it is. You can tell what the temperature is by the numbers on the side of the tube. -
The Refracting Telescope
The refracting telescope was invented by German-born Dutch lens maker, Hans Lippershey. The invention was intended to be a military device. Instead he patented his invention. This invention is important because we use it to study the stars and solar system. Scientist use this invention everyday to do their everyday jobs. -
The Microscope
The microscope was invented by the eyeglass makers in Middelburg. The microscope is like a stronger magnifying glass. Microscopes are used to study small germs and bacteria. When it was invented it was used to observe bark from a tree. This invention was very important because many scientist use the microscope today. It helps us discover new bugs, germs, bacteria, and a lot more. -
Reflecting Telescope
The first reflecting telescope was invented in 1633 by James Gregory. James Gregory was a Scottish mathematician. The first design of the telescope was published in Optica Promota. The telescope was important because it helped astonamers study the starts and planets. The telescope worked by 3 mirros angled so that they reflect off of eachother showing the actual display through the lens. Later on the telescope was modified by Isaac Newton to make it even better. -
The Mercury Barometer
The mercury barometer was invented by an Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli. A barometer is used to tell how heavy or light the weight is in the atmosphere. This invention was very helpful because we use it a lot today. We use it to predict and see what type of weather is coming and occuring. This invention was and still is very important to us. -
The New Lense Pollishing
Cristian Huygens invented a new method for pollishing telescope lenses. The method consited of grinding the lenses making them stronger. This made the telescopes more poweful. This also allowed Huygens to identify Saturn's rings and discover the largest moon of Saturn, Titan. This invention still helps us today to be able to study the solar system better. -
The Three Laws of Motion
The three laws of motion was brought up by Sir Isaac Newton. The laws of motion were presented in the Principia Mathematica Philosophiae Naturalis. The laws impacted our understanding of motion greatly. The first law stated that an object in motion will stay in motion until another force acts upon it. The second law says that a force to be equal to change in momentum. The third and final law states that for every force there is an equal and opposite reaction.
