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Willebrord Snellius

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Dutch astronomer and mathematician

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According to Wikipedia, Willebrord Snellius was a Dutch astronomer and mathematician, Snell. His name is usually associated with the law of refraction of light known as Snell's law. The lunar crater Snellius is named after Willebrord Snellius. The Royal Netherlands Navy has named three survey ships after Snellius, including a currently-serving vessel.

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