Why do you think the telescope is so important?

Answer 1

Galileo used one to show that the planet orbits the sun as opposed to vice versa, that moons orbit other planets such as Jupiter.
Navally they are used to spot other ships etc. if you don't have radar.
If an Asteroid is on a collision course with us it will be spotted with a telescope.

Answer 2

Without the telescope we would not have known so much about the space and the universe

Answer 3

Astronomers use it to observe the universe
Civil engineers use it to measure streets
Nature watchers use it to draw and admire
Military use it to plan a strategy
New Yorkers use it to spy on their neighbors
Kids use it to learn about astronomy
Galileo invented it, NASA built the Hubble and
Weathermen all around the world can predict climate in their area with it, So, why is it so important?
I can't tell you right now.

Answer 4

Because it allows astronomers to observe and examine celestial bodies and events that otherwise would be invisible with the naked eye.

A telescope for astronomy is like the microscope for biology.

Answer 5

The ability to see farther and clearer is of high value economically and militarily. As for astronomical use, it is what changed astrology into astronomy, when people could look at the planets are realize that they were real worlds and not mystical beings.

Answer 6

because it was the first, (or one of the first), of so many inventions that have dramatically extended the range of our human senses. for compared to an eagle, even if you have 20-20 perfect vision, we are every one of us, woefully shortsighted.