"The art of making a pair of spectacles was an achievement of monumental significance for mankind that has had an incalculable impact. Although it has been relatively unknown to the general public, the evolution and development of spectacles over the past seven centuries qualifies as a long, significant, and quite fascinating journey through history, whose impact deserves to be better recognized and more widely appreciated."
Professor Spencer Discala

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"Despite the inseparability of astronomy and physics since the Scientific Revolution, few topics in astronomy are taught in the high school physics setting. Although many demands are placed upon the high school physics teacher (particularly in light of the renewed emphasis on standardized testing) certain ideas and practical applications from astronomy fit readily within the context of the standard curriculum. Placing these within their historical context will present students with a deeper appreciation of physics, astronomy, and science in general. By researching the historical development and use of the telescope some examples become obvious and are discussed in this paper". (Source: The article's introduction: A Brief History of the Telescope and Ideas for Use in the High School Physics Classroom, by Karen Meech, 2001, Michael J. Polashenski University of Hawaii, Summer 200, ASTR 699 - Topics in Astronomy Education. Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii).

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