Robert Hooke Biography

Hooke is appointed curator of experiments for the Royal Society.

Hooke works as curator of experiments during the Society's early chartered years.

Observes a conspicuous spot on Jupiter, contributing to early studies of the planet's changing atmosphere.

Uses the word cell while describing cork structure in Micrographia.

Publishes Micrographia, presenting microscopic observations and scientific illustrations.

Argues that celestial motions involve attraction toward central bodies combined with inertial motion.

Corresponds with Newton about falling bodies and orbital paths.