Huygens

Christiaan Huygens was a Dutch scientist known for his work in physics and astronomy. In physics, he explained how pendulums swing uniformly and invented the first pendulum clock, greatly improving timekeeping accuracy. In astronomy, he discovered Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, providing evidence that planets have natural satellites. Huygens also contributed to wave theory in optics, describing light as a wave rather than just particles. His insights helped shape our understanding of motion, gravity, and light, making him a key figure in the development of modern physics and astronomy.