Coude Telescope (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 telescope allowed for more precise spectrographic analysis of celestial objects by providing a stable platform for the spectrograph.
- Astronomers utilized the coude telescope to gather detailed information about the composition of distant stars.
- The coude telescope's unique design enabled scientists to collect data on the spectral lines of various celestial bodies.
- By redirecting the light to a spectrograph, the coude telescope facilitated a deeper understanding of the universe's composition.
- Researchers employed the coude telescope to study the properties of binary star systems through spectrographic analysis.