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What happened with Galileo Galilei on 25 August, 1609

25 August, 1609

Galileo Galilei demonstrated one of his early telescopes, with a magnification of about 8x or 9x, to Venetian lawmakers. This demonstration showcased the potential of the telescope for military and commercial purposes, as well as for astronomical observations.
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