Isaac Newton's reflecting telescope, 1668. Artist: Isaac Newton

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Isaac Newton's reflecting telescope, 1668. Isaac Newton (1642-1727), English scientist and mathematician built the first ever reflecting telescope in 1668. The instrument featured a polished metal speculum (mirror) that magnified 25 times.

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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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