What benefits does society recieve from the use of a telescope?

Question

Can someone please answer a detailed answer too. It would be deeply appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

The power of basic research knows no limits.

Technological spin-offs such as the uses of lenses, not only

for telescopes, but also for microscopes, through which

bacteria and disease processes can be observed.

And lenses for glasses and small magnifiers.

Would we have satellites and GPS if telescopes hadn't

piqued our curiosity about space?

Then there's the study of asteroids and meteorites that may

cause us harm. We need to follow their course through

space and prepare counter-measures in case of a disaster.

And I hope you find something useful at this website:

http://www.thespaceplace.com/nasa/spinof...