What was Lassell's contribution to science?
Improvements to the Reflecting Telescope
Inventing the Microscope
Discovery of Neptune
Formulating Theory of Relativity
Answer
William Lassell made significant contributions to the development of the reflecting telescope. He was the first to use a mirror with a parabolic shape, which greatly improved the image quality. He also invented a new type of telescope mount that made it easier to track objects in the sky.
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