telescopy

[ tuh-les-kuh-pee ]

noun

1. the use of the telescope.
2. telescopic investigation.

telescopy

/ tɪˈlɛskəpɪ /

noun

1. the branch of astronomy concerned with the use and design of telescopes

Other Words From

• te·lesco·pist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of telescopy¹

First recorded in 1860–65; telescope + -y ³