Robert Blair (astronomer)

Robert Blair (1748 - 1828) was a Scottish astronomer.

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1748 - 1828 - Scottish - Astronomer

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Robert Blair was the first Professor of Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh. He invented the aplanatic lens and also coined this term. This was a signifanct step in reducing the aberration in optical systems. He also experimented with hollow lenses, holding different solutions.

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Astronomy - University of Edinburgh - Aplanatic - Lens - Aberration in optical systems

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