1571 in science
The year 1571 in science and technology included a number of events, some of which are listed here.Mathematics
- François Viète begins publication of Francisci Vietœi universalium inspectionum ad canonem mathematicum liber singularis containing many trigonometric tables and formulas on the sine and cosine, and novel in using a decimal notation.
Medicine
- Peder Sørensen publishes Idea medicinæ philosophicæ in Basel, asserting the superiority of the ideas of Paracelsus to those of Galen.
Technology
- 1571 or 1572 – Jacques Besson publishes his popular comprehensive treatise on machines, Theatrum Instrumentorum.
- The first occurrence of the word theodolite is found in the surveying textbook A geometric practice named Pantometria by Leonard Digges, published posthumously by his son, Thomas.
Births
- December 9 – Metius, Dutch mathematician
- December 27 – Johannes Kepler, German astronomer
- Willem Blaeu, Dutch cartographer
- Frederick de Houtman, Dutch explorer
Deaths
- Bartolomeo Maranta, Italian physician and botanist
