Discovery of Mars
Discovers the Martian south polar cap
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1656 in Netherlands
Explore 5 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1656.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1656
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Discovery of Orion Nebula
Huygens is the first person to get a clear look at the Orion Nebula
Discovery of Pendulum Clock
Patents the first pendulum clock in 1656 and presents it to the states-general in 1657
Invention of Clock
Revolutionizes clockmaking by using a pendulum
Invention of Pendulum Clock
Invents the Pendulum clock
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