Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician. He was professor of astronomy at Uppsala University from 1730 to 1744, but traveled from 1732 to 1735 visiting notable observatories in Germany, Italy and France. He founded the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory in 1741, and in 1742 proposed (an inverted form of) the centigrade temperature scale, which was later renamed Celsius in his honour.
Anders Celsius
astronomer and physicist
Notable For
Swedish astronomer and physicist
Anders Celsius's Historical Timeline
Astronomer Anders Celsius introduces the Celsius temperature scale, which now bears his name
Astronomer Anders Celsius introduces the Celsius temperature scale, which now bears his name
Anders Celsius dies
Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer and physicist, known for swedish astronomer and physicist, died on 1744-04-25. Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician.
Associated Historical Events
Astronomer Anders Celsius introduces the Celsius temperature scale, which now bears his name
Astronomer Anders Celsius introduces the Celsius temperature scale, which now bears his name
death
Anders Celsius dies
Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer and physicist, known for swedish astronomer and physicist, died on 1744-04-25. Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Anders Celsius born?
- Anders Celsius was born on 1701-04-25 (Swedish).
- What is Anders Celsius known for?
- Swedish astronomer and physicist
- What historical events involved Anders Celsius?
- Anders Celsius was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Astronomer Anders Celsius introduces the Celsius temperature scale, which now bears his name, Anders Celsius dies.
- When did Anders Celsius die?
- Anders Celsius died on 1744-01-01.