CEFR B2

astronomical telescope

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: telescope, refractor, reflector, observatory instrument

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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.

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."

Synonyms of astronomical telescope

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