Coude System (Noun)
Meaning
A reflecting telescope so constructed that the light is led to a plate holder or spectrograph.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The coude system allows for a more stable platform to mount the spectrograph in a reflecting telescope.
- Astronomers often prefer the coude system in their telescopes for precise spectrographic measurements.
- The coude system is particularly useful when conducting spectrographic analysis of celestial objects.
- Reflecting telescopes equipped with a coude system offer greater flexibility in instrument placement.
- By using a coude system, scientists can focus the light from a telescope onto a small spectrographic plate.