Dmitri Dmitrievich Maksutov

Dmitri Dmitrievich Maksutov was a Russian optical engineer and astronomer renowned for designing high-quality telescopes. He invented the Maksutov telescope in 1941, which uses a special curved lens called a meniscus lens combined with a mirror to create clear, compact, and affordable telescopes suitable for both amateur and professional astronomy. His design minimizes optical distortions and provides sharp images of celestial objects, making astronomy more accessible. Maksutov’s innovations significantly contributed to optical technology, and his telescopes remain widely used for astronomical observation today.