Title

Ole Rømer's use of the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites to measure the speed of light

Caption

Engraving depicting Ole Rømer's use of the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites to measure the speed of light. Ole Rømer (1644-1710) a Danish astronomer. Dated 18th Century

Date

18th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_311

License type

Rights managed

Available size

180,0Mb (5,0Mb) / 20,4in x 34,2in / 6130 x 10264 (300dpi)

Keywords

18th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Ole Rømer Eclipse Eclipses Jupiter Jupiter's Satellites Satellite Satellites Speed of Light Light Measurement Measure Ole Rømer Danish Denmark Science History of Science History of Physics Physics Space Astronomer Astronomy History of Astronomy Planet Planets 18th Century