1779 in science
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The year 1779 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1778 in science, other events of 1779, 1780 in science and the list of years in science.
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Astronomy
- May 5 - The spiral galaxy M61 was discovered in the constellation Virgo by Barnabus Oriani
Technology
- The Iron Bridge was completed across the Severn river in Shropshire; the first all cast-iron bridge ever constructed
- Bry Higgins issued a patent for hydraulic cement (stucco) for use as an exterior plaster
- The spinning mule was invented by Samuel Crompton
Births
- January 5 - General Zebulon Pike, explorer (died 1813)
- August 7 - Jöns Jakob Berzelius, chemist (died 1848)
- August 7 - Louis de Freycinet, explored coastal regions of Western Australia (died 1842)
Deaths
- February 14 - James Cook, explorer (born 1728)
- November 16 - Pehr Kalm, botanist (born 1716)