astronomical telescope (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl ˈtɛlɪskoʊp
Definition
An optical instrument designed to gather and focus light from distant celestial objects to produce a magnified image.
Examples
He spent the entire night adjusting his astronomical telescope to get a clearer view of the Andromeda Galaxy.
Many schools purchase a basic astronomical telescope to help students learn about planetary motion.
The observatory houses a massive astronomical telescope that can detect light from stars billions of light-years away.
How to Use astronomical telescope
- look through an astronomical telescope (prepositional phrase)
- the act of observing via the eyepiece — "When you look through an astronomical telescope, the image may appear upside down."
- align an astronomical telescope (collocation)
- to calibrate the device with the night sky — "You must align an astronomical telescope with the North Star before tracking other objects."
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