astronomical telescope

noun

a telescope having an objective with a long focal length and an eyepiece with a short focal length, usually used for observing celestial bodies.
Also called Kepler telescope.

Origin of astronomical telescope

First recorded in 1880–85

Words nearby astronomical telescope

astronomical, astronomical clock, astronomical distance, astronomical frame of reference, astronomical refraction, astronomical telescope, astronomical triangle, astronomical twilight, astronomical unit, astronomical year, astronomy

British Dictionary definitions for astronomical telescope

astronomical telescope

noun

any telescope designed and mounted for use in astronomy. Such telescopes usually form inverted images See Cassegrain telescope, Newtonian telescope, equatorial mounting