![]() ![]() Huygens discussed his astronomical findings in Systema Saturnium. Huygens showed from observational evidence that Saturn had a ring revolving about its equator at an angle of 20 degrees to Saturn’s orbit. One theory attributed the handles to a cloud of vapor formed of gases purportedly exuded from the planet’s equatorial region. The existence of the “handles” was explained by sundry theories. Astronomers in the early 17th century were baffled by the protrusions on the sides of Saturn. Later, with progressively better telescopes, Huygens was able to solve the mystery of Saturn’s shape. This enabled him to construct a powerful telescope through which he discovered one of Saturn’s moons-later named Titan-which had escaped detection previously, chiefly due to the inferiorty of early 17th century telescopes. In 1654, Huygens began taking an active interest in lens grinding. Įxtraterrestrial Life: Cosmotheoros (1695)Ĭhristiaan Huygens died in The Hague, 8 July 1695.Physics: Horologium Oscillatorium sive de motu pendulorum (1673), Traité de la lumiere (1678) Mathematics: Cyclometriae (1651), Circuli Magnitudine Inventa (1654), De Ratiociniis in Ludo Aleae (1655) In 1666 he was invited to join the new Académie Royale des Sciences.ĭuring the course of his life Huygens published the following works: Positions: In 1663 Huygens was accepted into the Royal Society of London. Thereafter, Huygens continued studying law and mathematics at the College of Orange in Breda. He then (1645-1647) studied law and mathematics at the University of Leiden. His father, he was educated in natural philosophy and due to his influential position as a diplomat, enjoyed a friendly relationship with notable individuals such as Mersenne and Descartes.Įducation: Huygens was tutored at home until the age of 16. Parents: He was born into an influential Dutch family primarily engaged in serving the Royal family of Orange. Birth: Born in The Hague, Netherlands, 14 April 1629.
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