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Emil von Höegh
German optical lens designer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Emil von Höegh (10 May 1865 – 29 January 1915) was an optical lens designer, known for inventing the first double anastigmatic camera lens called Dagor in 1892.[1][2][3] In the same year, he began working for the German lens manufacturer Goerz, where he became the chief optical designer.[1][2] At Goerz, he developed multiple lens designs, including the Höegh meniscus and Celor.[2] He left the company in 1902.[1]
The mountain Mount Hoegh in Antarctica is named in his honour.[3]
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