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Sir Isaac Newton is credited with constructing the first "practical" reflecting telescope after his own design circa 1670. He designed his reflector, which used a concave objective and a smaller "diagonal" mirror. Photograph Andrew Dunn.

A replica of Isaac Newton's telescope of 1672.

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Sir Isaac Newton is credited with constructing the first "practical" reflecting telescope after his own design circa 1670. He designed his reflector, which used a concave objective and a smaller "diagonal" mirror. Photograph Andrew Dunn.

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26th Aug 2007 by Diane Earl

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 History, Science

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