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astronomical telescope

DEFINITIONS OF: astronomical telescope

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n any telescope designed to collect and record electromagnetic radiation from cosmic sources

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optical telescope
an astronomical telescope designed to collect and record light from cosmic sources
radio reflector, radio telescope
astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources
radio interferometer
radio telescope that uses interference patterns from two antennas instead of a parabolic antenna
reflecting telescope, reflector
optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece
refracting telescope
optical telescope that has a large convex lens that produces an image that is viewed through the eyepiece
Type of:
scope, telescope
a magnifier of images of distant objects
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