In 1608, a Dutch spectacle maker named Jacob Metius filed the first patent for a device that could make "faraway objects appear close." His invention provided magnification three to four times. While the patent office denied his application (since it was easy to copy), Metius was awarded a small sum for his efforts. This simple invention—a long tube with a convex lens on one end and a concave lens on the other—was revolutionary.
Which conclusion can be drawn from this evidence?
Jacob Metius's invention directly inspired Galileo's later work on telescope development.
The simplicity of early telescopes made them less valuable than later, more complex designs.
The invention of basic telescopes represented a significant step forward in scientific exploration.
Early telescopes were primarily used for practical purposes, such as navigation or military applications.
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The conclusion that can be drawn from the evidence is:
The invention of basic telescopes represented a significant step forward in scientific exploration.
This conclusion is supported by the description of Jacob Metius's invention as revolutionary, indicating that it had a profound impact on the field of astronomy and scientific discovery.
