…ysician, arrived at the conclusion the earth was magnetic which is why the compass points north. And there’s the ingenuity of Pascal’s calculating machine. Galileo’s dedication to observation is breathtaking; his thorough documentation of the moons of Jupiter and sun spots are astounding feats. I read about the careful tabulation of astronomical data from Brahe enabling Kepler to discover his laws of planetary motion. I enjoyed biographies of phys… Continue reading →