1630 in science
The year 1630 in science and technology involved some significant events.
Astronomy
- Following his recently completed Rudolphine Tables, Kepler predicts a transit of Mercury on 7 November 1631 and a transit of Venus on 6 December 1631. He writes an "admonition" to astronomers to prepare for observations on these dates, which is published after his death by Jacob Bartsch.
Mathematics
- Pierre de Fermat studies the curve later known as the "Witch of Agnesi".
Microscopy
- Francesco Stelluti's Persio tradotto in verso schiolto e dichiarato, published in Rome, is the first book to contain images of organisms viewed through the microscope.
Technology
- Cornelius Drebbel produces an early form of magic lantern or slide projector.
Events
- The first laws prohibiting gambling in America are passed.
Births
- July 19 – François [Cureau de La Chambre], French physician
- September 13 – Olof Rudbeck, Swedish physiologist
- October – Isaac Barrow, English mathematician possible date – Johann Kunckel, German chemist
Deaths
- November 15 – Johannes Kepler, astronomer
- Federico Cesi, founder of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, in Rome, Italy
- Johannes Schreck, explorer