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Herschelian telescope

DEFINITIONS OF: Herschelian telescope

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n a reflecting telescope with the mirror slightly tilted to throw the image to the side where it can be viewed

Synonyms:
off-axis reflector
Type of:
reflecting telescope, reflector
optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece
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