CELSIUS (1701 - 1744)
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CELSIUS (1701 - 1744)
ANDERS CELSIUS Swedish astronomer, gave his name to centigrade temperature scale
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1701 1744 Anders Astronomer Gave Scale Swedish Temperature Celsius Centigrade
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Anders Celsius (1701-1744): A Pioneering Swedish Astronomer and the Namer of the Centigrade Temperature Scale This evocative image captures Anders Celsius, a renowned Swedish astronomer, mathematician, and physicist, in the prime of his scientific career. Born on November 27, 1701, in Uppsala, Sweden, Celsius is best known for his significant contribution to the field of thermometry, specifically for proposing the centigrade temperature scale. Celsius' interest in temperature measurement began in 1734 when he was tasked with improving the accuracy of the mercury thermometer. He sought a temperature scale that would be more practical and easier to use than the existing Fahrenheit scale. After several experiments, he proposed a new temperature scale based on the freezing and boiling points of water. In this innovative scale, the freezing point of water was set at 0°, and the boiling point was set at 100°. This new temperature scale, which came to be known as the centigrade scale, was later refined and renamed the Celsius scale in his honor. Celsius' scientific achievements extended beyond thermometry. He made significant contributions to astronomy, including the calculation of the orbits of comets and the discovery of the comet C/1741 K1, also known as the "Great Comet of 1741." He was also a skilled mathematician and physicist, publishing numerous papers on various scientific topics. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Celsius' life was cut short when he died on April 25, 1744, at the young age of 42. However, his legacy lived on, as the centigrade temperature scale became the standard measurement for temperature around the world. This image serves as a testament to Celsius' enduring impact on science and our daily lives.
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