Milutin Milanković

Milutin Milanković was a mathematician and astronomer who studied how variations in Earth's orbit and tilt affect the planet's climate over thousands of years. His research explained natural climate cycles, such as ice ages, by analyzing changes in Earth's shape, tilt, and orbit around the Sun. These subtle variations influence the distribution and intensity of sunlight reaching Earth, driving long-term climate patterns. Milanković's work laid the foundation for understanding how astronomical factors contribute to climate change over geological timescales.