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Rømer estimates the speed of light

Ole Rømer uses astronomical observations to show that light travels at a finite speed.

Canonical milestoneParis, France1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Scientific Revolution

Position 18

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 97%

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sciencephysicsastronomy