Episode 3 of 3
Publication of Micrographia
- When
- January 1665
- Where
- London
Hooke's Micrographia was published in January 1665, becoming the Royal Society's first major publication and a scientific best-seller.
The book, titled 'Micrographia: or Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses,' was released in January 1665. It documented Hooke's observations through various lenses and became the first scientific best-seller, inspiring widespread public interest in microscopy.
Sources
- Micrographia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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