1792 in science

The year 1792 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1791 in science, other events of 1792, 1793 in science and the list of years in science.

Astronomy

• Franz Xaver, Baron Von Zach publishes "The Tables of the Sun", an essential early work for navigation.

Awards

• Copley Medal: Benjamin Thompson

Births

• January 12 - Johann Arfvedson, chemist († 1841)
• February 17 - Karl Ernst von Baer, naturalist († 1876)
• March 7 - John Herschel, mathematician and astronomer († 1871)