Which of the following items was not invented by Wollaston?
Wollaston wire
Camera lucida
Reflecting goniometer
Telescope
Answer
The telescope was not invented by Wollaston. Wollaston was an English chemist and physicist. He is best known for his work on optics and for his discovery of the element palladium. The telescope was invented by Hans Lippershey in 1608. It is a device that uses lenses or mirrors to make distant objects appear closer. Telescopes are used for astronomy, navigation, and many other purposes.
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