Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Galileo Demonstrates the Telescope
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 1996 is “Galileo Demonstrates the Telescope,” an image. Credit details are listed on the original page. The original explanation runs about 131 words.
From the explanation
“Galileo Galilei made a good discovery great. Upon hearing at age 40 that a Dutch optician had invented a glass that made distant objects appear larger, Galileo crafted his own telescope and turned it toward the sky .”
— APOD editors, August 30, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 30, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- See the original page
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 131 words