Telescope

usgb/ˈtelɪskəʊp/
noun

A tool for making far away things look closer and bigger.

She looked at the stars through her telescope.
Visual representation of "telescope" - A tool for making far away things look closer and bigger

Often appears as...

  • look through a telescope
  • astronomical telescope
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Astronomy Context

Telescopes are primarily associated with astronomy and observing celestial bodies.

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Astronomy enthusiasts gathered to peer at the comet through a powerful telescope.
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Magnification Power

Different telescopes vary in power; stronger ones can see more distant or fainter objects.

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He used a high-powered telescope to capture details of Jupiter's storms.
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Scientific Instrument

Telescopes are important scientific instruments for research, not just for casual viewing.

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The new space telescope will provide data for groundbreaking research.
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