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John Dollond (1706-1761) c1750, English optician. Inventor of the achromatic lens
John Dollond (1706-1761) c1750, English optician. Inventor of the achromatic lens. Father of Peter Dollond and grandfather of George Dollond. Engraving from The Gallery of Portraits Vol III by Charles Knight (London, 1834). British. Scientist. Optics
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1834 Charles Father Gallery George Grandfather Inventor John Knight Lens Optics Peter Portraits Scientist Achromatic Dollond Optician
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"Bring history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring John Dollond (1706-1761), the English optician and inventor of the achromatic lens. This high-quality mug showcases a captivating image of Dollond from the Universal Images Group (UIG) collection, transporting you back in time to the world of 18th-century optics. Perfect for sipping your favorite beverage and starting your day with a dose of inspiration and knowledge. Celebrate the legacy of this remarkable inventor and add a touch of history to your daily life. " "John Dollond (1706-1761) c1750, English optician. Inventor of the achromatic lens. Father of Peter Dollond and grandfather of George Dollond." (Note: This caption does not mention the sizes of the mug, as per your request.)
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This engraving from The Gallery of Portraits Vol III by Charles Knight takes us back to the 18th century, introducing us to John Dollond, a prominent English optician. Captured around 1750, this portrait immortalizes the man who revolutionized optics with his groundbreaking invention - the achromatic lens. John Dollond's brilliance and ingenuity led him to create a lens that corrected chromatic aberration, an issue that had plagued telescopes and microscopes for centuries. By combining different types of glass in precise proportions, he achieved remarkable clarity and eliminated color distortion in optical instruments. His achromatic lens became a game-changer not only for scientists but also for astronomers and explorers seeking clearer views of distant celestial bodies. The significance of John Dollond's achievement is further magnified when we learn about his familial legacy. He was not just an inventor; he was also a father to Peter Dollond and grandfather to George Dollond – both carrying on his scientific pursuits. As we gaze upon this engraving, we are reminded of the immense contributions made by British scientists like John Dollond during the Age of Enlightenment. Their relentless pursuit of knowledge propelled humanity forward and laid the foundation for modern advancements in optics
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