1639 in science

The year 1639 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed

See also: 1638 in science, other events of 1639, 1640 in science, list of years in science.

Astronomy

November 24 - Jeremiah Horrocks, an English astronomer, observes the transit of Venus

Exploration

The Casiquiare canal, a river forming a natural canal between the Amazon River and Orinoco River basins, is first encountered by Europeans

Births

Deaths

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