Replica of Sir Isaac Newton’s reflecting telescope

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Replica of Sir Isaac Newton’s reflecting telescope

Replica of Sir Isaac Newton’s reflecting telescope

Description

A replica of Sir Isaac Newton’s reflecting telescope on display at Grantham Museum.

A reflecting telescope is an instrument which uses curved mirrors to reflect light and form an image. Isaac Newton is credited with designing and constructing the first "practical" reflecting telescope in 1668.

Creator

Lincolnshire County Council

Date added to website

14/04/2008

Rights

Lincolnshire County Council
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