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De Mora Luminis

Measuring times of the eclipses of Jupiter's moons when Earth and Jupiter were in various positions gave evidence for light traveling at a finite speed. Includes a list of measurements of c made ...

http://mathpages.com/rr/s3-03/3-03.htm

Jupiter Effect

Diagram showing forces of attraction with planet alignment.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/tide.html#jup

Ole Christensen Roemer

In 1676, Ole Roemer made the first accurate measurement of the speed of light using Jupiter's moons. His estimate was 140,000 miles/second.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ole_R%C3%B8mer

Detect The Jupiter Like Planet Around Three Stars

Details of how large planets have been detected around three other solar type stars. Understanding Doppler wobble aided by an exercise.

http://zebu.uoregon.edu/nsf/wobble.html

Roemer's Hypothesis

Roemer's observations of the periods of Jupiter's moon allowed the first estimate of the speed of light. A good site relevant to all college students.