• 1203: "The Speed of Light"

  • Feb 24 2025
  • Length: 5 mins
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1203: "The Speed of Light"

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  • Interesting Things with JC #1203: "The Speed of Light" - In 1676, Ole Rømer made a groundbreaking discovery—proving light had a measurable speed. By observing Jupiter’s moon Io, he revealed the first true calculation of how fast light travels. This revelation defied centuries of belief and set the stage for modern physics.
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