Emil von Höegh
German optical lens designer
About Emil von Höegh
Lived 1865 – 1915 (aged 49). Emil von Höegh was a German lens designer and optical lens design, known for Celor lens and Dagor lens.
Emil von Höegh (10 May 1865 – 29 January 1915) was an optical lens designer, known for inventing the first double anastigmatic camera lens called Dagor in 1892. In the same year, he began working for the German lens manufacturer Goerz, where he became the chief optical designer. At Goerz, he developed multiple lens designs, including the Höegh meniscus and Celor. He left the company in 1902.
The mountain Mount Hoegh in Antarctica is named in his honour.
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Who was Emil von Höegh?
German optical lens designer
When was Emil von Höegh born?
Emil von Höegh was born on 10 May 1865 in Lwówek Śląski.
When did Emil von Höegh die?
Emil von Höegh died on 29 January 1915 in Goslar.
What was Emil von Höegh's occupation?
Emil von Höegh was a lens designer and optical lens design.
What was Emil von Höegh known for?
Emil von Höegh was known for Celor lens and Dagor lens.
What nationality was Emil von Höegh?
Emil von Höegh was German.
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