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Which scientific instruments did James Watt make at the University of Glasgow?
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James Watt
James Watt, oil painting by H. Howard; in the National Portrait Gallery, London.
After returning to Glasgow in 1757, James Watt opened a shop at the University of Glasgow, where he served as an instrument maker. During this time, he manufactured various mathematical instruments, including:12
- Compasses1
- Quadrants1
- Scales1