Galilean telescope en · NOUN
Etymology
From Galileo + -an + telescope. From Galileo, who was the first to use this type of telescope for astronomy.
Meanings
- a type of refracting telescope (refractor) similar to the one used by Galileo Galilei.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galilean telescopes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |