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Ludwig Schupmann

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German architect (1851-1920)

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Ludwig Ignaz Schupmann was a German professor of architecture and an optical designer. He is principally remembered today for his Medial and Brachymedial telescopes, types of catadioptric reflecting-refracting telescopes with Mangin mirrors that eliminate chromatic aberrations while using common optical glasses.

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Schupmann's drawing of the candelabra, now named after him.Schupmann's drawing of the candelabra, now named after him.Rathenow's Giant Telescope in the modern "Park of Optics" where it is located since 2009.Rathenow's Giant Telescope in the modern "Park of Optics" where it is located since 2009.

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Ludwig Ignaz Schupmann was a German professor of architecture and an optical designer. He is principally remembered today for his Medial and Brachymedial telescopes, types of catadioptric reflecting-refracting telescopes with Mangin mirrors that eliminate chromatic aberrations while using common optical glasses. Used in early lunar studies, they are used now in double-star work.

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Germany
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Architects
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Architect
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deceased
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Lived 1851 to 1920 · aged 69
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