Dmitri Maksutov

Dmitri Maksutov was a Russian astronomer and telescope designer, best known for creating the Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. This type of telescope uses a combination of curved mirrors and a special lens to create clear images, making it popular among amateur and professional astronomers. Designed in the 1940s, the Maksutov telescope is appreciated for its compact size and excellent optical performance, often used for both planetary and deep-sky observations. Maksutov's work significantly advanced the field of astronomy, contributing to better understanding of celestial objects through improved observation techniques.