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1604 in science
The year 1604 CE in science and technology consisted of many events, some of which are listed below.
See also: 1603 in science, other events of 1604, 1605 in science, and the list of years in science.
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Astronomy
- Supernova 1604 is observed. As of 2003, this was the last supernova to be observed in the Milky Way.
Exploration
- Luis Vaez de Torres is the first European to sail through the Torres Strait.
- France begins settling French Guiana.
- Russian city of Tomsk founded, in Siberia.
Medicine
- Johannes Kepler describes how the eye focuses light.
Physics
- Kepler specifies the law of rectilinear propagation for light waves.
Births
Deaths
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