QUIZ: Guess Which Decade These Vintage Items Were Invented

Product December 21, 2023

When was the telescope invented?

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Milton in the observatory of Galileo looking through a telescope
Retry Correct Incorrect The telescope, an optical instrument used to observe distant objects by magnifying and enhancing their visibility, was invented in 1608. Its invention is often attributed to two individuals: Hans Lippershey, a Dutch eyeglass maker, and Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer.
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When was the telescope invented?

  • 1720
  • 1600
  • 1350
  • 1200
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