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He was the first person to make a drawing of the Moon through a telescope, on July 26, 1609.

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Who took credit for inventing the telescope?

The invention of the telescope is commonly attributed to Hans Lippershey, a Dutch eyeglass maker, who applied for a patent for his device in 1608. However, other individuals such as Galileo Galilei and Thomas Harriot also made significant contributions to the development and improvement of the telescope around the same time.


Who was the First person to use refracting telescope?

Thomas Harriot (c. 1560 - 2 July 1621) was an English astronomer, mathematician, ethnographer, and translator. Some sources give his surname as Harriott or Hariot or Heriot. He is sometimes credited with the introduction of the potato to Great Britain and Ireland.[1] Harriot was the first person to make a drawing of the Moon through a telescope, on July 26, 1609, over four months before Galileo.[2] After graduating from Oxford University, Harriot traveled to the Americas on expeditions funded by Raleigh, and on his return he worked for the 9th Earl of Northumberland. At the Earl's house, he became a prolific mathematician and astronomer to whom the theory of refraction is attributed.


Who is the first person look at the moon through a telescope?

galileoAnswer:The four bright satellites of Jupiter were discovered independently by Galileo and the German astronomer Simon Mayer in the early seventeenth century. There is evidence that these satellites were visible to the naked eye prior to the discovery of the telescope and the "discovery" may be more of a "confirmation". The nake of the initial maked eye observer is not known.


What telescope do astromers use?

i think its hubble space telescope......


What is the need to use telescope in spectrometer?

The collimator present in a spectrometer convert the rays from the source to parallel rays .Telescope is used to watch the parallel rays which means for the telescope the object is located at infinity.so that we use telescope.

Related Questions

First person to view the moon by telescope?

Thomas Harriot


When did Thomas Harriot die?

Thomas Harriot died in 1621.


Is Thomas harriot was Thomas Jefferson?

Actually,No.


Did Thomas harriot get married?

yes


Where did Thomas Harriot live?

Oxford


What features of the moon did Thomas Harriet see through the telescope?

Through his telescope, Thomas Harriot observed mountains and craters on the surface of the moon. He also made detailed sketches of the moon's features, such as its phase changes and the roughness of its terrain.


Who was the first person to view the moon with a Telescope?

Galileo Galilei was the first person to view the moon with a telescope in November 1609. His observations revolutionized our understanding of the moon's surface and helped to lay the foundation for modern astronomy.


When did Thomas Harriott die?

Thomas Harriot died in 1621 and was born in 1560


Who took credit for inventing the telescope?

The invention of the telescope is commonly attributed to Hans Lippershey, a Dutch eyeglass maker, who applied for a patent for his device in 1608. However, other individuals such as Galileo Galilei and Thomas Harriot also made significant contributions to the development and improvement of the telescope around the same time.


What book did Thomas Harriot write?

He is sometimes credited with the introduction of the potato to Great Britain and Ireland. Harriot was the first person to make a drawing of the Moon through a telescope, on July 26, 1609, over four months before Galileo. (Wikipedia)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.


Who was the First person to use refracting telescope?

Thomas Harriot (c. 1560 - 2 July 1621) was an English astronomer, mathematician, ethnographer, and translator. Some sources give his surname as Harriott or Hariot or Heriot. He is sometimes credited with the introduction of the potato to Great Britain and Ireland.[1] Harriot was the first person to make a drawing of the Moon through a telescope, on July 26, 1609, over four months before Galileo.[2] After graduating from Oxford University, Harriot traveled to the Americas on expeditions funded by Raleigh, and on his return he worked for the 9th Earl of Northumberland. At the Earl's house, he became a prolific mathematician and astronomer to whom the theory of refraction is attributed.


How do you spell Harriot?

The surname may be Harriot (astronomer Thomas) or Herriot (author James), and the female given name is usually Harriet.