reflecting telescope
noun
a type of telescope in which the initial image is formed by a concave mirrorAlso called: reflector Compare refracting telescope
QUIZZES
LEARN THE SPANISH WORDS FOR THESE COMMON ANIMALS!
Are you learning Spanish? Or do you just have an interest in foreign languages? Either way, this quiz on Spanish words for animals is for you.
Question 1 of 13
How do you say “cat” 🐈 in Spanish?
Words nearby reflecting telescope
reflate, reflation, reflect, reflectance, reflected plan, reflecting telescope, reflection, reflection coefficient, reflection density, reflection nebula, reflection plane
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Example sentences from the Web for reflecting telescope
But they wanted to get a better view of the heavens—a view through a Newtonian reflecting-telescope.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12|Elbert Hubbard
“Capital” vs. “Capitol”: Do You Know Where You’re Going?
What You Need To Know About “Protester” vs. “Rioter” vs. “Terrorist” vs. “Mob”
Laying Down The Law On “Sedition” vs. “Treason” vs. “Insurrection” vs. “Coup”
“Have” vs. “Has”: When To Use Each One
“Affect” vs. “Effect”: Use The Correct Word Every Time
The People’s Choice 2020 Word Of The Year: 2020 Was A $#@#%%$@!
Scientific definitions for reflecting telescope
reflecting telescope
[ rĭ-flĕk′tĭng ]
See under telescope.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.