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Jean Bernard Leon Foucault (1819-1860), French physicist. Artist: Unknown
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Title: Jean Bernard Leon Foucault (1819-1860), French physicist. Artist: Unknown
Caption: Jean Bernard Leon Foucault (1819-1860), French physicist. Foucault measured the velocity of light and, in 1851, proved the rotation of the Earth on its axis using his pendulum. He invented the gyroscope (1857), and improved the design of the reflecting telescope.
Personalities: JEAN-BERNARD-LÉON FOUCAULT
Technique/material: WOOD ENGRAVING
Credit: Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
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Image size: 2742 × 3821 px | 30.0 MB
Print size: 23.2 × 32.4 cm | 1079.5 × 1504.3 in (300 dpi)
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