What would you commonly find at an observatory where Herschel worked?
Telescopes
Paintings
Bicycles
Pianos
Answer
Telescopes are the primary tools used at observatories, where scientists like Herschel conduct their work. These instruments magnify the light collected from celestial objects, allowing astronomers to study the universe and observe distant stars, planets, galaxies, and other phenomena with remarkable clarity and detail, enhancing our understanding of the cosmos.
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