astronomical telescope

/ˌˈæstrəˌnɑməkəl ˌtɛləˈskoʊp/

Other forms: astronomical telescopes

Definitions of astronomical telescope

1. noun

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

   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