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Refracting Telescope (Noun)

Meaning

Optical telescope that has a large convex lens that produces an image that is viewed through the eyepiece.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • A refracting telescope was Galileo's first choice for observing the night sky and mapping the heavens.
  • The lens of a refracting telescope is carefully polished to minimize distortion and optimize the quality of the image.
  • The invention of the refracting telescope in the 16th century revolutionized the field of astronomy and enabled scientists to study celestial objects in unprecedented detail.
  • The astronomer peered through the eyepiece of the refracting telescope, marveling at the stunning view of the Orion Nebula.
  • By using a refracting telescope, astronomers can observe the color and brightness of stars with remarkable accuracy.

Hyponyms

  • Glass
  • Spyglass
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