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Why is Carl Zeiss remembered today?

  • For his Political Career

  • For his Art

  • For his contribution to Optics

  • For his novel writings

Answer

Carl Zeiss is remembered today for his contributions to optics, particularly his work on the microscope and the telescope. He founded the Carl Zeiss Company in 1846, which is still one of the leading manufacturers of optical equipment in the world. Zeiss's microscopes were used by scientists such as Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch to make important discoveries in microbiology and bacteriology.
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