1. The Reflecting Telescope by Isaac Newton in 1668 First up on our list of some of the greatest British inventions comes from one of the greatest scientists of all time.

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On the grounds of the Montana Learning Center off of Canyon Ferry Road just 19 miles east of Helena is a small building that offers a gateway to the stars.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Milestone recognizes decades of innovation that has helped shape modern ...

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The Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT), a 4.3-meter optical telescope operated by Lowell Observatory, is pictured on a clear winter day near Happy Jack, Arizona.

You get two types of reflector telescopes: Dobsonians and Newtonians, although there's some crossover between these. In brief, though, Dobsonians are easier to maintain and often found attached to ...