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Discovery of the principle of the telescope, 17th century (1863). Artist: Unknown Stock Photo - Alamy
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A telescope from the first half of the seventeenth century – A scientific instrument made of ivory | Die Welt der Habsburger
![A reflecting telescope is an optical telescope which uses a single or combination of curved mirrors that reflect light and form an image. The reflecting telescope was invented in the 17th century A reflecting telescope is an optical telescope which uses a single or combination of curved mirrors that reflect light and form an image. The reflecting telescope was invented in the 17th century](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/JR318Y/a-reflecting-telescope-is-an-optical-telescope-which-uses-a-single-JR318Y.jpg)
A reflecting telescope is an optical telescope which uses a single or combination of curved mirrors that reflect light and form an image. The reflecting telescope was invented in the 17th century
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