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refracting telescope

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ID 728865 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain astronomy
läätsteleskoop preferred
  • a telescope using lenses to bring the light rays to a focus, first applied to astronomy by Galileo. In its modern form, using lenses corrected for chromatic aberration, this telescope is still used by visual observers and amateurs.
läätsteleskoop preferred
refracting telescope

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ID 575867 Last modified 20.12.2024
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Domain astronomyoptical instruments
refractor preferred
  • läätsedest koosnev teleskoop või optikasüsteem
  • a telescope that collects and focuses light from distant objects by means of a lens or system of lenses
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refraktor
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  • Aasta 1824 lõpul ehk 200 aastat tagasi saabus Tartusse teleskoop, mis oli tookord võimsuse ja täpsuse poolest maailmas parim ning võimaldas teha väga tähtsaid astronoomilisi avastusi. See elegantse väljanägemisega vaatlusriist, täpsemalt Fraunhoferi refraktor on praegugi Toomel tähetornis, kus ümmarguse aastapäeva puhul on avatud eriline näitus.
refractor preferred
Usage examples
  • When you choose a telescope, there are two main kinds you can pick from, reflectors and refractors. Both can be wonderful for viewing the night sky.
refracting telescope
Usage examples
  • The refracting telescope design was originally used in spyglasses and astronomical telescopes but is also used for long-focus camera lenses.

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