Scientific community skepticism from "summary" of Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel
The scientific community, renowned for its skepticism, did not easily accept new ideas or inventions. Galileo's telescope, for example, faced significant doubt and resistance when first introduced. Similarly, John Harrison's marine chronometer, a groundbreaking invention for determining longitude at sea, was met with skepticism by many in the scientific world. The prevailing belief at the time was that longitude could only be accurately calculated using celestial observations. Harrison's claim that a mechanical timepiece could solve the problem was met with disbelief and criticism. Many believed that such a solution was impossible, and that only astronomers could accurately determi...
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