terrestrial telescope

terrestrial telescope
a) 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 Earths surface.

Fort Hancock, at Sandy Hook, has been supplied with an immense terrestrial telescope, to be used for vessels at sea.

b) 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 Earths distorting atmosphere make Hubbles observations the benchmark by which all other observatories are measured.


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  • terrestrial telescope — noun : a refracting telescope for viewing terrestrial objects through an eyepiece that consists of three or four lenses so arranged that the final image is right side up compare astronomical telescope, field glass, spyglass …   Useful english dictionary

  • terrestrial telescope — noun a telescope for observing terrestrial objects, giving an image that is not inverted …   English new terms dictionary

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