alleryStart learning →The first practical telescopes, which used glass lenses, were invented in which country?
AEgypt, in Africa
BThe Netherlands
CJapan, in Asia
DIndia, in Asia
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The Netherlands
Lens-based refracting telescopes were first invented in the Netherlands at the start of the 17th century.
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