Christian Huygens

a task which was Europe-wide, carried out on the continent by scientists such as Christian Huygens

Dictionary of the History of Ideas ROBERT H. KARGON 1968

When Galileo discovered in the 17th century that Jupiter possessed four moons, the great mathematician and physicist Christian Huygens applied his reasoning power to the question of ‘Why four instead of one?’

A Dance to the Music of Life 2008

When Galileo discovered in the 17th century that Jupiter possessed four moons, the great mathematician and physicist Christian Huygens applied his reasoning power to the question of ‘Why four instead of one?’

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Papin was an assistant to Christian Huygens and Robert Boyle, leading intellectual figures of their time.

Papin, Denis 2006

The modern concept of the ether was invented by Christian Huygens in 1678.

Euclid’s Window Leonard Mlodinow 2001

The modern concept of the ether was invented by Christian Huygens in 1678.

Euclid’s Window Leonard Mlodinow 2001

The modern concept of the ether was invented by Christian Huygens in 1678.

Euclid’s Window Leonard Mlodinow 2001

The poets cited Römer, Christian Huygens, Newton, and others.

Dictionary of the History of Ideas MARJORIE HOPE NICOLSON 1968

Christian Huygens, who, with an improved telescope of his own construction, was able to declare that Saturn's appendages were portions of a ring which surrounds the planet, and is everywhere distinct from its surface.

The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' Thomas Nathaniel Orchard

At the same time, a Hollander, Christian Huygens, was trying to perfect an engine in which gun-powder was used to cause regular explosions in much the same way as we use gasoline in our motors.

The Story of Mankind 1921