Laurent Cassegrain | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1629 |
| Died | 1693 (aged 63–64) Chaudon |
| Citizenship | French |
| Known for | Cassegrain reflector |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Optics: Telescope |
| Institutions | Collège de Chartres |
Laurent Cassegrain (French: [loʁɑ̃ kasgʁɛ̃]; c. 1629 – 1 September 1693) was a Catholic priest who is notable as the probable inventor of the Cassegrain reflector, a folded two-mirror reflecting telescope design.