The year 1616 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed

See also: 1615 in science, other events of 1616, 1617 in science, list of years in science.

Astronomy

• Galileo challenges the Catholic Church, saying Copernicus's theory of the Solar System is correct. On 24th February he is forbidden to speak of Copernicus's theories.

Births

• November 22 - John Wallis, English mathematician who made important contributions to the development of algebra and analytical geometry (died 1703)

Deaths