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terrestrial telescope
noun
- a refracting telescope having inverting lenses or an eyepiece that presents an erect image.
terrestrial telescope
noun
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of terrestrial telescope1
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Example Sentences
Figure 27 is a section of a terrestrial telescope much used for military purposes.
Type B: This telescope is a 19-27 power, 2-draw terrestrial telescope, in leather carrying case with sling.
The contrary condition of things would arise if a Galilean telescope or a terrestrial telescope of any kind were made use of.
A megaphone and a huge terrestrial telescope on a tripod stood in one corner.
The lack of atmosphere made it possible to use a power of magnification that no terrestrial telescope may use.
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