Hans Lippershey, Optician, Telescope, Spectacles

Hans Lippershey, spectacle maker from the United Netherlands, traditionally credited with inventing the telescope (1608). Lippershey applied to the States General of the Netherlands for a 30-year patent for his instrument, which he called a kijker (“looker”), or else an annual pension, in exchange

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Hans Lippershey (1570-1619) #4 Painting by Granger

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HANS LIPPERSHEY (1570-1619). /nDutch spectacle maker and inventor

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