Telescope: meaning, definitions and examples

astronomy

An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses or curved mirrors and lenses.

glass, scope, spyglass

Examples of usage

• The astronomer used a telescope to observe the stars.

• She adjusted the focus of the telescope to get a clearer view of the moon.

• The telescope revealed a galaxy millions of light-years away.

• The telescope helped scientists discover a new planet in our solar system.

• Through the telescope, she could see the craters on the surface of the moon.