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.
Yosemite is a three to four-hour drive from San Francisco and about six hours from Los Angeles. You can get started using any GPS or mapping software you like. It's what you do when you get closer to the park that's important.ost Scenic-CA Hwy 140: This route is by far the most scenic drive into Yosemite National Park and the best way to go if youâre visiting for the first time. Itâs open most of the time and passes through the towns of Mariposa and Fish Camp.