Newtonian Telescope (Noun)
Meaning
Reflecting telescope in which the image is viewed through an eyepiece perpendicular to main axis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The newtonian telescope was invented by Isaac Newton in 1668 and was the first practical reflecting telescope.
- A newtonian telescope uses a mirror to collect and focus light, and then reflects the image to the side where it can be observed.
- The design of the newtonian telescope has been widely used for centuries due to its simplicity and effectiveness.
- One of the main advantages of a newtonian telescope is that it can be made relatively inexpensively compared to other types of telescopes.
- Astronomers often use large newtonian telescopes to study the night sky and make new discoveries about the universe.