Happy Birthday, Telescope


	Happy Birthday, Telescope

BartendingBear

8-25-2009 6:49 PM

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BartendingBear says:

400 yeas ago today, Galileo showed his first telescope.

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8-25-2009 10:21 PM

Oortcloud

"His" first telescope. Many people incorrectly believe it was "the" first telescope.

8-26-2009 10:38 AM

Steve Savage

"His" first telescope. Many people incorrectly believe it was "the" first telescope.

You are correct, Oortcloud. It was invented by Hans Lipperhey in the year 1608 and was first used by Galileo.

Of course, now it is used by every voyeuristic, urban, high-rise dweller as the "Peeping Tom" instrument of choice.

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