Hans Lippershey was a Dutch spectacle maker credited with inventing the first practical telescope in the early 17th century. His research focused on the optical properties of lenses, which he combined to create a device that could magnify distant objects. This invention played a crucial role in advancing astronomy and allowed for significant discoveries, including those made by Galileo. Lippershey's work laid the foundation for modern observational astronomy.
Hans Lippershey was born in Wesel,westeren Germany
Haans (a.k.a Johann) Lippershey invented the telescope at age 38.
Yes,I know he had at least 1 patent. for more info go to wikipedia & type in Hans Lippershey :]
Hans Lippershey
Hans Lippershey
for inventing the teloscope
Hans Lippershey
Hans Lippershey
The telescope was invented by Hans Lippershey, a Dutch eyeglass maker, around the early 17th century. Although the exact origin of the telescope is debated, Lippershey is often credited with its invention.
Hans lippershey by:bryce
First in 1608 by Hans Lippershey (1570 -- September 1619), also known as Johann Lippershey or Lipperhey. Wiki - History of the telescope can give you a lot of detail.
he lived in Middeburg, Netherlands in Germany