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Meaning of telescope
The primary meaning of the word "telescope" is an optical instrument used for observing distant objects.
Etymology of telescope
The word "telescope" comes from the Greek words "tele" meaning "far" and "skopos" meaning "viewer" or "observer".
The term was first used in the 17th century to describe the instrument invented by Galileo Galilei, which used a combination of lenses to magnify and observe distant objects.
Synonyms
binoculars
microscope
spectrometer
periscope
spyglass
eyepiece
lens
observer
viewer
spotter
watcher
looker
gazer
stargazer
astronomer
optical instrument
refractor
reflector
radiotelescope
spectrograph
interferometer
seismograph
theodolite
sextant
quadrant
astrolabe
chronometer
timekeeper
timer
clock
chronograph
timepiece
stopwatch
timer
counter
monitor
detector
sensor
probe
scanner
camera
imager
Definitions
- A tube-shaped instrument with lenses or mirrors that makes distant objects appear closer and larger, used for observing the sky, stars, or other distant objects.
- An instrument used to observe or measure the properties of objects at a distance, such as their size, shape, or composition.
Usage Examples
- The astronomer used a telescope to study the stars and planets in our galaxy.
- The sailor used a telescope to spot ships on the horizon.
- The scientist used a telescope to observe the behavior of atoms and molecules.