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galilean telescope

Gal·i·le·an tel·e·scope
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gal-uh-ley-uh n, -lee- tel-uh-skohp]
    • /ˌgæl əˈleɪ ən, -ˈli- ˈtɛl əˌskoʊp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gal-uh-ley-uh n, -lee- tel-uh-skohp]
    • /ˌgæl əˈleɪ ən, -ˈli- ˈtɛl əˌskoʊp/

Definitions of galilean telescope words

  • noun galilean telescope a refracting telescope that forms an erect image, consisting of an objective of relatively long focal length that causes light rays to converge and an eyepiece of short focal length that causes them to diverge. 1
  • noun galilean telescope a type of telescope with a convex objective lens and a concave eyepiece; it produces an erect image and is suitable for terrestrial use 0
  • noun galilean telescope (astronomy) a type of refracting telescope (refractor) similar to the one used by Galileo Galilei. 0
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Origin of galilean telescope

First appearance:

before 1715
One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25

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galilean telescope popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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