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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Speed of Light

For Students 3rd - 8th
Using an interesting and intriguing format, this page discusses the question of "How does one measure the speed of light." Explanation focuses on Galileo's and Roemer's efforts to obtain a reasonable value. Also discusses Heinrich...
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Rice University

Galileo Project: Ole Christensen Roemer

For Students 9th - 10th
Factsheet and chronology of Ole Christensen Roemer, who first measured the speed of light.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Ole Roemer and the Speed of Light

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a concise overview of the speed of light and the Ole Roemer, the first man to measure it.
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Trinity College Dublin

The History of Mathematics: Roemer

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of the life and work of Ole Roemer (1652-1719 CE). Identifies his scientific discoveries and contributions in astronomy.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Roemer, Olaf

For Students 9th - 10th
This ScienceWorld site provides a biographical sketch of Olaf Roemer and describes his most notable scientific discoveries such as the first good estimate of the speed of light.