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newtonian telescope

New·to·ni·an tel·e·scope
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-toh-nee-uh n, nyoo- tel-uh-skohp]
    • /nuˈtoʊ ni ən, nyu- ˈtɛl əˌskoʊp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-toh-nee-uh n, nyoo- tel-uh-skohp]
    • /nuˈtoʊ ni ən, nyu- ˈtɛl əˌskoʊp/

Definitions of newtonian telescope words

  • noun newtonian telescope a reflecting telescope in which a mirror or reflecting prism is mounted on the axis near the eyepiece so that the image may be viewed from outside the telescope tube at right angles to the axis. 1
  • noun newtonian telescope a type of astronomical reflecting telescope in which light is reflected from a large concave mirror, onto a plane mirror, and through a hole in the side of the body of the telescope to form an image 0
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Origin of newtonian telescope

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65

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newtonian 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.
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