How Edmund Halley used big data in 1686

How a remarkable man made a remarkable map, held by the Royal Society. Learn more about both science and history on Nebula (and get 40% off with my code): ​https://go.nebula.tv/simonclark
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In this video I got to handle the original map by Edmund Halley of the Earth's atmosphere, one of the most important relics in the study of our atmosphere and climate. I also got to chat to the Royal Society's head librarian Keith about Halley's role in scientific history!

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Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com
Edited by Luke Negus.

This video is about the trade winds. What are the trade winds? What causes the trade winds? Who discovered the trade winds? What does the Royal Society have to do with scientific history? How does Keith know so much? Who is Edmond Halley? What did Edmund Halley do? Is it Edmund or Edmond? Some of these questions and more are answered in this video filmed at the Royal Society in London about the first map of the atmosphere. If you enjoy Objectivity or other YouTube videos about science and history you will enjoy this video about the history of atmospheric science.

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