Telescopio (en. Telescope)

/tele'skopjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Device used to magnify and observe celestial bodies.

I used a telescope to see the rings of Saturn.

Utilicé un telescopio para ver los anillos de Saturno.

Instrument that allows observation at a long distance.

The university's telescope has a great magnification power.

El telescopio de la universidad tiene una gran potencia de aumento.

Tool that can capture light from distant stars and planets.

Astronomers use the Hubble telescope to explore the universe.

Los astrónomos usan el telescopio Hubble para investigar el universo.

The term 'telescope' comes from the Greek 'tele', meaning 'far', and 'skopein', meaning 'to look'.

look through the telescope

To observe something distant using a telescope.

mirar a través del telescopio

space telescope

Telescope located outside the Earth's atmosphere to avoid atmospheric distortion.

telescopio espacial

reflector telescope

Telescope that uses mirrors to collect and focus light.

telescopio reflector

astronomy

Science that studies celestial bodies and the universe.

astronomía

lens

Optical element that modifies the direction of light.

lente

optics

Branch of physics that studies light and its interaction with matter.

óptica

Viewpoint

That place is a telescope for watching the landscape.

Ese lugar es un telescopio para ver el paisaje.

Gossip

You're going to need a telescope to find out about the rumors.

Vas a necesitar un telescopio para enterarte de los rumores.