terrestrial telescope

noun

1. a refracting telescope having inverting lenses or an eyepiece that presents an erect image.

terrestrial telescope

noun

1. a telescope for use on earth rather than for making astronomical observations. Such telescopes contain an additional lens or prism system to produce an erect image Compare astronomical telescope

Word History and Origins

Origin of terrestrial telescope¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Figure 27 is a section of a terrestrial telescope much used for military purposes.

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Type B: This telescope is a 19-27 power, 2-draw terrestrial telescope, in leather carrying case with sling.

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The contrary condition of things would arise if a Galilean telescope or a terrestrial telescope of any kind were made use of.

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A megaphone and a huge terrestrial telescope on a tripod stood in one corner.

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The lack of atmosphere made it possible to use a power of magnification that no terrestrial telescope may use.

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