Dmitry Dmitrievich Maksutov
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Dmitrievich and the family name is Maksutov.
Dmitry Dmitrievich Maksutov (Russian: Дми́трий Дми́триевич Максу́тов; 23 April [O.S. 11 April] 1896 – 12 August 1964) was a Soviet optical engineer and amateur astronomer. He is best known as the inventor of the Maksutov telescope.
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Dmitry Dmitrievich Maksutov | |
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Born | 23 April [O.S. 11 April] 1896 |
Died | 12 August 1964(1964-08-12) (aged 68) |
Occupation(s) | Optical engineer, Amateur astronomer |
Known for | Inventor of the Maksutov telescope |
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