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Consider the following statements:

  1. Nicolaus Copernicus is known as the father of modern astronomy.
  2. Issac Newton was the first who used the telescope.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct. Nicolaus Copernicus is known as the father of modern astronomy.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Galileo Galilee was the first who used the telescope to make detailed studies of heavenly bodies.

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