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the bending of light rays
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refraction
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a lens that is thicker in the middle than at the edges
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convex lens
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a lens that is thicker at the edges than in the middle
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concave lens
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lenses that focus light rays
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convex lens
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lenses that scatter light rays
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concave lens
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an instrument that enables scientists to see tiny objects
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microscope
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an instrument that enables scientists to see distant objects
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telescope
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Who made the first telescope?
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Hans Lippershey
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Who invented the reflecting telescope?
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Sir Isaac Newton
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How did Galileo improve Lippershey's telescope?
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Galileo used one convex lens and one concave lens. This let him see objects right side up.
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