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= Hans Lipperhey
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Hans Lipperhey was a Dutch eyeglass maker and is often credited as the inventor of the compound telescope. He lived during the early 17th century, and in 1608, he applied for a patent for his invention in the Netherlands. His telescope design allowed for the magnification of distant objects, which ultimately contributed significantly to advancements in astronomy.