terrestrial telescope
terrestrial telescope noun: a telescope which, unlike most telescopes used for astronomical purposes, contains an arrangement of lenses presenting an erect (non-inverted) image to the observer, suitable for observation of objects on the Earth's surface.
Noun
terrestrial telescope (plural terrestrial telescopes)
- A telescope which, unlike most telescopes used for astronomical purposes, contains an arrangement of lenses presenting an erect (non-inverted) image to the observer, suitable for observation of objects on the Earth's surface.
- Fort Hancock, at Sandy Hook, has been supplied with an immense terrestrial telescope, to be used for vessels at sea.1898 April 12, “Harbor and Coast Defense”, in New York Times, retrieved 06 Feb 2010, page 4
- An astronomical telescope which is physically located on the surface of the Earth, as distinct from a telescope located in outer space.
- Though its light-collecting mirror is modest by terrestrial telescope standards . . . its precision focus and perch above Earth's distorting atmosphere make Hubble's observations the benchmark by which all other observatories are measured.2009 May 10, Irene Klotz, “Space shuttle ready to fix Hubble for grand finale”, in Reuters, UK, retrieved 06 Feb 2010
terrestrial telescope meaning in Tamil
terrestrial telescope in Tamil
- புவித் தொலைநோக்கி, புவிப்பரப்பு தொலைநோக்கி, நிலப்பரப்பு தொலைநோக்கி
Forms of terrestrial telescope
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Questions about terrestrial telescope
- What does terrestrial telescope mean?
- Terrestrial telescope means a telescope which, unlike most telescopes used for astronomical purposes, contains an arrangement of lenses presenting an erect (non-inverted) image to the observer, suitable for observation of objects on the Earth's surface.
- What is terrestrial telescope in Tamil?
- Terrestrial telescope in Tamil is புவித் தொலைநோக்கி, புவிப்பரப்பு தொலைநோக்கி, நிலப்பரப்பு தொலைநோக்கி. See Terrestrial telescope meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is terrestrial telescope?
- Terrestrial telescope is a noun.
- What is the plural of terrestrial telescope?
- The plural of terrestrial telescope is terrestrial telescopes.
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