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James Gregory (1638-75) Scottish mathematician. In 1663 he published 'Optica Promota' describing his reflecting telescope. Corresponded with Isaac Newton. Engraving from 'A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen' by Thomas Thomson (1870).
James Gregory (1638-75) Scottish mathematician. In 1663 he published 'Optica Promota' describing his reflecting telescope. Corresponded with Isaac Newton. Engraving from 'A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen' by Thomas Thomson (1870).
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