Read the beginning of the section Refining the Telescope from Chapter Two of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Galileo Galilei, an Italian scientist, is often credited with significantly improving the telescope. By 1609, he had built a version that magnified objects up to 30 times.Which statement best explains the central idea that this excerpt introduces?
Answer
A
Technological advancements in telescopes began to accelerate after 1609.
B
Galileo's work with telescopes focused primarily on increasing magnification power.
C
The telescope's development was driven by individual contributions from prominent scientists.
D
Galileo's improvements to the telescope greatly advanced humanity's understanding of the universe.