The Phonautograph and Precursors to Edison's Phonograph. An 1859 Koenig phonautograph. While Thomas Edison is rightly credited with the invention of the cylinder phonograph and the means of playing back sound, his ideas were clearly influenced by numerous others who preceded him.
itâs best time to climb El Capitan or Raft along the Merced River. Also, spring if best time to see the Yosemite Falls in all their glory, âwhen melting snow fills the streams with volume. Yosemite is one of the best places in the US to observe the planets, stars, and galaxies.
If you're trying to avoid the crowds and not afraid of colder weather, visiting Yosemite in winter is definitely the best option. The roads into Yosemite Valley will be paved, and you'll essentially have the entire valley to yourself (well, in comparison to summer months).