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Question
In 1609 ______ made a modified telescope.
Options
John Key
Copernicus
Galileo
Kepler
Solution
In 1609 Galileo made a modified telescope.
Explanation:
In 1609 Galileo prepared a more sophisticated telescope, which enabled further research in the field of astronomy. The theories propounded by Copernicus and Kepler could be supported by the empirical observations made possible by Galileo’s telescope.
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