The Home of the First Telescope

There have been many scientific discoveries that were made possible through the use of contraptions and inventions, including the telescope, a device that astronomers utilize to observe distant items. Most telescopes, especially the bigger ones, take advantage of curved mirrors to collect and concentrate light from the night sky.

The invention of the telescope is credited to Dutch Hans Lippershey, a spectacle maker. He presented his creation in 1608. Galileo Galilei heard about the invention the following year and built his own telescope. Soon after, Galileo was able to observe the stars and the moon. This marked the beginning of the scientific revolution.