Title
Jean Bernard Leon Foucault
Caption
Jean Bernard Leon Foucault (1819-1860) French physicist. Measured velocity of light: Proved rotation of Earth on its axis with Foucault's pendulum, 1851. Invented Gyroscope (1857): Improved the reflecting telescope. Wood engraving.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07094_390000942
License type
Rights managed
Available size
41,6Mb (3,4Mb) / 10,8in x 15,0in / 3229 x 4500 (300dpi)