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Hans Lippershey, a Dutch eyeglass maker, is credited with the invention of the telescope in the early 17th century. He is believed to have created the first practical telescope in the city of Middelburg, in the Netherlands, around 1608. His design combined lenses to magnify distant objects, laying the groundwork for future advancements in astronomy and optics.

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