Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Flying Shuttle Marine Chronometer, Anders Celsius, Leyden Jar

The Flying Shuttle
John Kayo invented the flying shuttle after a flash of insight. John Kay began manufacturing his new invention. Pirates used his shuttle and nearly bankrupted him through patent lawsuits.

Marine Chronometer
The marine chronometer is a fine-crafted precision machine. John Arnold built an improved model in the late 1700s. Harrison refined his design for the next 30 years.

Anders Celsius was born in 1701. He promoted the gregorian calendar. He founded Uppsala Observatory in 1741. Anders Celsius came from a family of scientists, and he continued in the family business.

Layden Jar
Two scientists invented the Layden Jar. Batteries power much modern technology. He got a huge shock from the jar he built

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