astronomical telescope

Noun
  1. Any telescope designed to collect and record electromagnetic radiation from cosmic sources (synset 102754300)
    is a type of: scope, telescope - a magnifier of images of distant objects
    subtypes:
    • optical telescope - an astronomical telescope designed to collect and record light from cosmic sources
    • radio reflector, radio telescope - astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources

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