1691 in science
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The year 1691 in science and technology involved some significant events.
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[edit] Astronomy
- The Hartmann Mask is invented by Christopher Scheiner.
[edit] Mathematics
- Michel Rolle invents Rolle's theorem.
[edit] Technology
- Edmond Halley devises a diving bell.[1]
- In music, the "equal temperament scale" used in today's music is developed by organist Andreas Werkmeister.
[edit] Births
- November 18 - Mårten Triewald, Swedish mechanical engineer (died 1747)
[edit] Deaths
- December 31 - Robert Boyle, British chemist (born 1627)
[edit] References
- ^ Edmonds, Carl; Lowry, C.; Pennefather, John. "History of diving". South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society Journal 5 (2). http://archive.rubicon-foundation.org/5894. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
