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Laurent Cassegrain
French priest, astronomer and physicist (1629-1693) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 64
Laurent Cassegrain was a Catholic priest who is notable as the probable inventor of the Cassegrain reflector, a folded two-mirror reflecting telescope design.
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Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1629 to 1693 · aged 64
