Thomas Harriet's Scientific Achievements

Thomas Harriet, a scientist from Renaissance England, made numerous scientific achievements that were groundbreaking for his time. He learned the Algonquin language, becoming one of the first Europeans to do so. Harriet invented a phonetic alphabet for recording and a system of mathematical notation. He made advancements in the study of falling bodies, specific gravity, and refraction. Harriet also drew maps of the lunar surface and observed sunspots through a telescope. Despite his incredible discoveries, he chose not to publish his work and kept his findings within a small circle of associates.