1642 in science
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The year 1642 in science and technology involved some significant events.
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[edit] Technology
- The printmaking process of mezzotint is developed by Ludwig von Siegen.
- The Pascaline, one of the earliest mechanical devices for calculating, is invented by Blaise Pascal to help with the recording of taxes.
[edit] Exploration
- Abel Janzoon Tasman, Dutch explorer, sights Tasmania, which he names Anthony Van Dieman's Land.
[edit] Births
- December 25 - Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician and scientist (died 1727)
[edit] Deaths
- January 8 - Galileo Galilei, astronomer (born 1564)
