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History of the telescope

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Date: 

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/history-of-the-telescope

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. Who invented History of the telescope?

  2. 2. What is the location of first known telescope patent application?

  3. 3. What is the year of hans lippershey's patent submission?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Objective Lens/Mirror

  • Eyepiece

  • Aperture

  • Electromagnetic Spectrum

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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