When was the Camera Obscura invented?
The Camera Obscura was invented in 1021 by Ibn al-Haytham in Iraq.
A darkened chamber with a small hole that projects an inverted image of the outside scene.
| Year invented | 1021 |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Ibn al-Haytham |
| Country | Iraq |
| Region at the time | Abbasid Caliphate |
| Category | Science |
Who invented the Camera Obscura?
Ibn al-Haytham invented the Camera Obscura in 1021 in Iraq.
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