Niccolò Zucchi (1586–1670) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and Jesuit priest notable for his contributions to the early study of astronomy and optics. He is particularly recognized for his observations of Jupiter and his pioneering work on telescopes. Zucchi made significant advancements in understanding optics and was responsible for constructing one of the first telescopes, which improved the study of celestial bodies.
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