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1612 in science

The year 1612 in science and technology involved some significant events.

Astronomy

* The first description of the Andromeda Galaxy based on telescopic observation was given by Simon Marius

Medicine

* Santorio Sanctorius puts the thermometer to medical use.

Births

* William Gascoigne (circa 1612) British inventor (died 1644)

Deaths

* Christopher Clavius, German mathematician and astronomer (born 1537)

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