electron telescope

American  

noun

1. a telescope in which an infrared image of a distant object is focused on the photosensitive cathode of an image tube.

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electron telescope British  

noun

1. an astronomical telescope with an attachment for converting the infrared radiation emitted from the surface of planets into a visible image

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Etymology

Origin of electron telescope

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

But the first breakout was just far enough from the Wealdian system for Calhoun to be able to pick out its planets with the electron telescope at maximum magnification.

From This World Is Taboo by Leinster, Murray

But the first breakout was just far enough from the Wealdian system for Calhoun to be able to pick out its planets with electron telescope at maximum magnification.

From Pariah Planet by Leinster, Murray

It was highly improbable that the guard boat would carry an electron telescope.

From This World Is Taboo by Leinster, Murray

From this distance, though, even with an electron telescope, Calhoun could see no movement of any sort.

From The Hate Disease by Leinster, Murray

Calhoun examined the nearing world via electron telescope.

From The Hate Disease by Leinster, Murray