The magnifying glass, like telescopes and microscopes, was invented in the Netherlands during the 17th century during what is known as Holland's Golden Age. It then spread among scientists in many countries. Both flower buds and fleas were placed on the needle of the microscope to be studied and described in detail.
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Kronholm, Susanne
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Tekniska museet
The magnifying glass, like telescopes and microscopes, was invented in the Netherlands during the 17th century during what is known as Holland's Golden Age. It then spread among scientists in many countries. Both flower buds and fleas were placed on the needle of the microscope to be studied and described in detail.
Photo:
Okänd
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Tekniska museet
The magnifying glass, like telescopes and microscopes, was invented in the Netherlands during the 17th century during what is known as Holland's Golden Age. It then spread among scientists in many countries. Both flower buds and fleas were placed on the needle of the microscope to be studied and described in detail.
Photo:
Okänd
/
Tekniska museet
The magnifying glass, like telescopes and microscopes, was invented in the Netherlands during the 17th century during what is known as Holland's Golden Age. It then spread among scientists in many countries. Both flower buds and fleas were placed on the needle of the microscope to be studied and described in detail.
Photo:
Okänd
/
Tekniska museet